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Shade Tree Commission
Function:
The Shade Tree Commission is a non-profit organization, linked to the Mayor's Office, with the task of restoring and maintaining the city's tree population, in recognition of the value of Pittsburgh's urban trees as one of our city's greatest assets. To that end the commission is dedicated to providing policy makers, City Departments, and the general public with accurate and objective information on public policy issues affecting the urban forest. The Commission strives to expand projects based on intergovernmental and community partnerships as well as sound forestry practices. The Shade Tree Commission also directs the expenditure of funds from the Shade Tree Trust Fund to advance urban forestry initiatives.
Governing Documents:
Pittsburgh Code Title Four, Article XIII, Chapter 487
Board Makeup:
- 15 members
- All appointed by Mayor; confirmed by City Council
- 1 from Forestry Division of Public Works Department
- 1 from DPW with engineering/construction background
- 1 from Department of City Planning
- 1 from Mayor’s Office
- 1 from Urban Redevelopment Authority
- 1 from an electric utility
- The rest from various “educational institutions, community-based organizations, business organizations, and environmental organizations”
Board Members:
- Mardi Isler, Chair
- Jennifer Arkett (Duquesne Light)
- Maryanne Barnes
- Pat Beck
- Lauren Byrne
- Lisa Ceoffe
- Matt Erb
- Maribeth Hook (URA)
- David Jahn (City Forester)
- Lisa Kunst Vavro
- Tom Olivo (Public Works)
- Larry Patchel
- Mary Savage
- Dan Sentz (City Planning)
- Molly Stephany
Residency Requirements:
Majority of members must be City residents.
Compensation:
Meetings:
Contact Info:
Website: http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/cp/html/shade_tree_commission.html
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