Urban Forestry Permitting: Removal, Pruning, and Construction Compliance (Ep.75)
A policy is only as strong as its enforcement. In Episode 75, we dive into the world of Regulatory Compliance and Permitting.The Deep Dive:How does a city move from "planning" to "protecting"? The ans...
29 Maalis 3min
Interdepartmental Coordination in Urban Forestry: Public Works, Planning, and Utilities (Ep.74)
Trees don't stop at the sidewalk, and neither should your management. In Episode 74, we master the art of Interdepartmental Coordination.The Deep Dive:The urban forest is the ultimate multi-tasker, to...
29 Maalis 3min
Policy Development in Urban Forestry: Drafting Ordinances, Stakeholders, and Enforcement(Ep.73)
Good policy doesn't happen by accident; it happens by design. In Episode 73, we break down the high-stakes process of Urban Forestry Policy Development.The Deep Dive:Why do some cities have thriving c...
29 Maalis 3min
Urban Forestry Organizational Structures: Parks, Public Works and Hybrid Models(Ep72)
Is your tree program in the right department? In Episode 72, we break down the organizational structures that make or break urban forestry.The Deep Dive:Does it matter if an arborist reports to the Di...
29 Maalis 3min
Urban Forestry Administration: Policy, Planning, and Program Leadership(Ep.71)
Managing a forest is one thing; managing a program is another. In Episode 71, we kick off our final domain: Administration, Policy, and Planning.The Deep Dive:Welcome to the "Front Office" of the urba...
29 Maalis 3min
Integrated Urban Forestry: Aligning Planning Policy Funding and Public Support (Ep70)
A plan without policy is a suggestion; a policy without funding is a ghost. In Episode 70, we integrate the "Systems" of Urban Forestry.The Deep Dive:We’ve covered the individual parts—now it's time t...
29 Maalis 3min
Urban Forest Management Plans: Strategic Planning, Goals, and Long-Term Vision (Ep69)
A city without a tree plan is just waiting for a crisis. In Episode 69, we break down the DNA of an Urban Forest Management Plan (UFMP).The Deep Dive:Strategic planning is what separates a "tree progr...
28 Maalis 3min
Urban Forestry Advocacy Influencing Policy, Funding and City Planning (Ep66)
Understanding the value of trees is biology; getting them funded is advocacy. In Episode 66, we learn how to turn arboricultural knowledge into political action.The Deep Dive:In a city budget, every d...
28 Maalis 3min
