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'''National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC)''' is a federal advisory panel that provides strategic recommendations on urban forestry to the USDA. It focuses on fostering urban forest management practices that contribute to community health, climate resilience, and equitable access to green spaces. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/urban-forests/ucf}} ==Mission== NUCFAC's mission involves advising on the development and implementation of a national urban and community forestry action plan. This includes promoting strategies for tree planting, conservation, and management in urban settings to mitigate climate change effects, enhance biodiversity, improve public health, and stimulate economic development.<ref>USDA Forest Service. "National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council". USDA Forest Service, https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/urban-forests/ucf (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Parent organization== NUCFAC operates under the U.S. Forest Service, which is within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Forest Service is responsible for managing urban and community forestry programs nationwide.<ref>USDA Forest Service. "About the Forest Service". USDA Forest Service, https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Legislation== The council was established under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, which mandates advisory councils for forestry management.<ref>U.S. Government Publishing Office. "Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978". U.S. Government Publishing Office, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-92/pdf/STATUTE-92-Pg365.pdf (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Partners== * State and local governments * Non-profit organizations focused on urban forestry * Academic and research institutions * Community and neighborhood associations<ref>USDA Forest Service. "National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council". USDA Forest Service, https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/urban-forests/ucf (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Number of employees== NUCFAC comprises 15 members appointed by the USDA Secretary, representing various aspects of urban and community forestry.<ref>Federal Register. "National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council". Federal Register, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/04/07/2022-07336/national-urban-and-community-forestry-advisory-council (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==Organization structure== The council includes members from diverse sectors like government, academia, and community organizations. ===Leader=== The council is led by a Chair, who coordinates activities and reports to the USDA. ===Divisions=== There are no formal divisions, but the council might form subcommittees for specific initiatives: * Subcommittees could focus on issues like urban heat island mitigation or equitable tree distribution. ==List of programs== * Advising on the National Ten-Year Urban Forestry Action Plan * Recommendations for urban forestry grant programs * Policy development for urban tree canopy expansion ==Last total enacted budget== The budget for NUCFAC is not publicly specified; it's part of the broader Urban and Community Forestry Program budget under the USDA Forest Service. ==Staff== The council does not have dedicated staff; support is provided by Forest Service employees. ==Funding== Funding for NUCFAC's activities is included in the USDA's budget for urban forestry programs. ==Services provided== NUCFAC provides advisory services focusing on policy, planning, and community engagement to promote urban forestry, ensuring that urban environments benefit from increased tree coverage, biodiversity, and community involvement. ==Regulations overseen== While NUCFAC does not directly oversee regulations, its recommendations influence urban forestry policies and funding allocations at various government levels. ==Headquarters address== 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States ==History== NUCFAC was established following the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to guide urban forestry policy in the U.S., emphasizing the importance of trees in urban settings for environmental, social, and economic benefits.<ref>U.S. Government Publishing Office. "Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978". U.S. Government Publishing Office, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-92/pdf/STATUTE-92-Pg365.pdf (accessed February 8, 2025).</ref> ==External links== * [https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/urban-forests/ucf Official NUCFAC Website] * [[wikipedia:National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council]] ==References== <references />