National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council

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National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
Type: Boards, Commissions, and Committees
Parent organization: Forest Service
Top organization: Department of Agriculture
Employees: 15 (members)
Executive: Chair
Budget:
Address: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, United States
Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/urban-forests/ucf
Creation Legislation: Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978
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Mission
The mission of the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (NUCFAC) is to provide advice to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture on policies and programs that support urban and community forestry. NUCFAC aims to enhance the health, resilience, and benefits of urban forests for environmental, social, and economic improvement.
Services

Policy recommendations; Urban forestry planning; Community engagement

Regulations


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.

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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.[1]

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.[2]

Legislation

The council was established under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, which mandates advisory councils for forestry management.[3]

Partners

  • State and local governments
  • Non-profit organizations focused on urban forestry
  • Academic and research institutions
  • Community and neighborhood associations[4]

Number of employees

NUCFAC comprises 15 members appointed by the USDA Secretary, representing various aspects of urban and community forestry.[5]

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.[6]

External links

References

  1. ↑ 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).
  2. ↑ USDA Forest Service. "About the Forest Service". USDA Forest Service, https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency (accessed February 8, 2025).
  3. ↑ 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).
  4. ↑ 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).
  5. ↑ 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).
  6. ↑ 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).
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