Transcript CRTI partner slidesx - Chicago Region Trees Initiative

CRTI slides
• The following slides provide an introduction to
the Chicago Region Trees Initiative.
• Included are helpful notes in the notes
section.
• If you have questions about any of the content
on the slides, please contact Melissa at
[email protected]
Knowledge to Action
We need your help to make
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Urban Forest Under Threat
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30% of the trees in our regional forest are invasive species
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13 million trees are dying from – emerald ash borer – and invasive
species
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10 species account for 60% of the tree population - low species
diversity
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Few middle-aged trees - low age diversity
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Low species diversity and stock available from nurseries
Based on results from the 2010 Urban Trees and Forests of the Chicago Region
Improve Our Regional Forest
Chicago Region Trees Initiative
Collaborative effort for a healthier
urban forest by 2040
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Regional action - 7 counties
Diverse tree species and ages
Appropriate distribution across land
use types
Improved environmental,
economic, social and health benefits
Goals for the Urban Forest
Engage everyone in the
effort to learn about,
help, and
improve the
urban forest
where they live,
work, and play.
Source: blog.posterjack.ca
Chicago Region Trees Initiative
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Goals for the Urban Forest
Improved tree care and
management = longer lived
trees = improved quality of life.
Initiatives and Programs
Forest Composition Analysis
Community Tree Network - Peer to Peer
Operational Capacity Analysis
Risk Assessment and Management
Openlands TreeKeepers
Oak Ecosystem Recovery Plan
Implementation
The Conservation Foundation’s
Conservation@Home
Non Professional Training
Partner Tree Planting
Urban Forest Management Plans
Ordinances
Chicago Region Trees Initiative
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Goals for the Urban Forest
Increased species diversity,
improved supply and demand,
and local seed sources.
Initiatives and Programs
Species List and
Selection Tool
Forest Composition
Analysis
Native, Locally Sourced Partner Tree Planting
Funding for Nurseries Tree planting - Lake
and Communities
Michigan Watershed
Contract Growing
Training
Propagation Training
Chicago Region Trees Initiative
Oak Ecosystem
Recovery Plan
Implementation
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Goals for the Urban Forest
Protect trees – improve local, regional, and state
policies
Initiatives and Programs
Ordinance
Development and
Writing
The Conservation
Foundation’s
Conservation@Home
Urban Forest
Management Plans
OAKtober- Oak
Awareness Month
Oak Ecosystem
Recovery Project
Implementation
CMAP GoTo 2050
Openlands
TreeKeepers
Chicago Region Trees Initiative
Forest Composition
Analysis
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Goals for the Urban Forest
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Join a work group
Contribute an inventory to the forest composition
project
Learn about trees - register for a workshop
Participate in the Community Tree Network
Plan an event for OAKtober
Follow us on Twitter (@ChicagoRTI)
Share what you know
Plant and care for a tree
Engage others
Advocate for trees where you live, work and play
Contact: Melissa Custic, [email protected]
We need your help to make
CRTI happen!
Contact: [email protected]
ChicagoRTI.org