GRAND JUNCTION FORESTRY BOARD AGENDA

Park Operations Office

2529 High Country Court, Grand Junction CO 81501

Thursday December 7th, 2023, 8:30 - 10AM

1.  Call to Order

2.  Approve Minutes for November Forestry Board Meeting

3.  Public Comments

4.  The Loss of Vince Urbina

5.  Forestry Updates

a.  Main Street Arboretum; marker installation starting this month

b.  Spade moving at Emerson Park

c.  Tree removal season start up - ~250 trees identified

d.  Tree Service License Renewals

e.  Tree City USA Application

6.  New Business

a.  Education Committee Updates

i.  Turf Removal and Tree Roots (from Susan Carter’s program)

ii.  Forestry Website

iii.  Tree Information Tri-fold

1.  Review templates from Jason Martinez

2.  Updated blurbs / short sections for tri-fold topics

b.  Review of Chapter 8

i.  Guidelines for General Contractors and Tree Removal

ii.  Forestry Rules and Regulations

c.  Other items to discuss

7.  Adjourn

8.  Next Forestry Board Meeting: Thursday January 4th 8:30-10am; Park Operations Office

If you have any questions contact chair, Kamie Long at 970-248-7325 or Robert Davis, City Forester at 970-254-3825