Urban Forestry Advisory Committee

Total public members

12

Method of Appointment

Appointed by the Mayor

Length of Appointment

3 years

Residency

A strong preference for DC Residents from all 8 Wards

Description

The purpose of the UFAC shall be to

Ensure coordination between the District agencies responsible for achieving the District's tree canopy goals and partners engaged in programs and activities geared toward achieving those goals.

Advise District agencies responsible for achieving the District's tree canopy goals regarding policies, programs, and partnerships for the purpose of maintaining, protecting, and increasing the District's tree canopy; and

Provide input on the 5-year urban forest report and master plan required by

§ 8-651.03(c)

.

Composition

The Director of the District Department of Transportation, or the Director's designee;

The Director of the District Department of the Environment, or the Director's designee;

The Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, or the Director's designee;

The Director of the Department of General Services, or the Director's designee;

The General Manager of District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority, or the General Manager's designee;

A representative of the U.S. National Park Service;

A representative of the U.S. General Services Administration;

A representative of the District's electric utility;

Three community representatives appointed by the Mayor knowledgeable in the fields of urban forestry, public policy, environmental protection, public administration, or environmental justice and equity; and

One community representative appointed by the Chairperson of the Council committee with oversight of the District Department of the Environment.