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session will help you find information on foundations that
might fund your club’s projects. You’ll also learn how to
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often can’t provide an adequate environment for them
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the 1900s relationship between Rotarians Paul Harris and
Edgar Allen, and now reflects a unique partnership between
Districts 5450 and 5440 and Easterseals Colorado. Through
this program, teens develop self-confidence, teamwork,
and leadership skills that motivate them to focus on their
abilities, not their disabilities. Understand how you could
use this model in your region to expand RYLA opportunities
to teens of all physical abilities.
Are you looking to expand your funding sources? This
session will help you find information on foundations that
might fund your club’s projects. You’ll also learn how to
outline measurable objectives and identify some critical
components of a successful grant proposal.
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$1 million to support the establishment of recovery navigation
Up to $1 million to assist with smoke/ash remediation
Up to $500,000 for social infrastructure / community resiliency
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- The opportunity to interact with experts
Moderator
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Presenters
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- Lisa Stolarski, NCBA
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- Members of community service organizations
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We are here to make the process of creating QR codes easy and smooth, thus enhancing customer interaction and making business more fluid. We very strongly believe in the ability of QR codes to change the world for businesses in their interaction with customers and are set on making that technology accessible and usable far and wide.
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Ever since its inception, we have successfully served many clients by offering QR codes in their marketing, service delivery, and collection of feedback across various industries. Our platform has been recognized for its ease of use and amazing features, which helped a business to make QR codes.
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“Growing Savvy Tree Advocates: Citizen Advocate Handbook and Strategy” by Maisie Hughes & Emily Oaksford, Casey Trees
1. Growing Savvy Tree Advocates
Casey Trees’ Advocacy Program and Citizen Advocate Handbook
Maisie Hughes, Director
Emily Oaksford, Planning Associate
Planning + Design Department
Casey Trees . Washington, D.C.
2. Casey Trees
What we do
Our Mission
• To restore, enhance and protect the
tree canopy of the nation’s capital.
3. Casey Trees
What we do
Planning + Design Department
• Inform, educate, and engage
with professionals
• Provide public comment
• Offer consulting services
4. Casey Trees
Tree Canopy Goal
Casey Trees adopted a 40% tree canopy goal
Current UTC = 35.8%
Need to plant 216,300 trees
= 8,600 trees per year*
The Mayor adopted this 40% goal in his
‘Sustainable DC Plan’ in 2012
5. Casey Trees
How we measure progress
Tree Report Card
A- Our current tree canopy is 36%
A+ Tree planting citywide has stabilized
to about 10,000 Trees per year
B- Tree health may be threatened in
the future by the Asian longhorned
beetle (ALB), which could affect
35% of our urban forest
F
Tree protection is still a big concern
6. Casey Trees
Tree Protection
Development pressures are
causing a loss in tree canopy
• D.C. is not protecting our
existing trees
• D.C. is not replacing trees at
the same rate that we are
losing them
7. Casey Trees
Tree Protection… is not working
1950 = 50%
2006 = 38%
Saint Elizabeth’s
Hospital
Redevelopment
(SE DC)
2011 = 36%
8. Casey Trees
Tree Protection… is not working
1950 = 50%
2006 = 38%
Fort Lincoln
neighborhood,
COSTCO
development
(NE DC)
2011 = 36%
10. Advocacy
What we have been doing
• Provided public comment,
guidance, or assistance to
agencies, developers, and
private-sector professionals
• Taught an advocacy class at
Casey Trees, ‘Stand up for
Trees’ twice a year
11. Advocacy
What we wanted to accomplish
• Use our existing assets,
galvanize our volunteers and
help them act!
• Connect people to policymakers and stakeholders
hold decision-makers more
accountable for their districts
show officials that people care
about trees
12. Advocacy
Today, let us share with you…
What we’ve accomplished in 6 months
• Engaged and advocated with 48 volunteer advocates
• Attended 15 public meetings, 2 lobby days (with 13
councilmember office meetings)
• Submitted 9 public comments (6 by advocates, 3 by staff)
• Created a unique Citizen Advocate Handbook
• Developed an online advocacy platform
• Advanced an online petition (for lobby day)
14. Our Volunteer Tree Advocates
Defining our cadre
Tree advocates:
• are experienced volunteers,
private citizens
• work with Casey Trees staff
• provide grassroots support of
Casey Trees’ policy agenda
• use Casey Trees’ materials and
resources
15. Our Volunteer Tree Advocates
A Tree Advocate’s role
Tree advocates:
• are not official
representatives of Casey
Trees - which is a benefit!
• are volunteering their
time, showing their
dedication to the issues
• are citizens of DC, speaking
with their elected officials
that represent their
personal interests
16. Our Volunteer Tree Advocates
What it takes to be a Tree Advocate
Attend ‘Stand up for Trees’
Attend 2 Tree Advocates
Meetings per year
Complete 4 Advocacy Action
per year
• participate in Lobby Days
• attend public meetings, charettes
• submit public comment or testify
18. Advocacy actions
• State of the Ward Town Hall
meeting (Ward 5 update)
• Parks Master Plan public
meetings
• September Lobby Day
• Tommy Wells Community
Coffee Hours
19. Advocacy actions
• State of the Ward Town Hall
meeting (Ward 5 update)
• Parks Master Plan public
meetings
• September Lobby Day
• Tommy Wells Community
Coffee Hours
20. Advocacy actions
• State of the Ward Town Hall
meeting (Ward 5 update)
• Parks Master Plan public
meetings
• September Lobby Day
• Tommy Wells Community
Coffee Hours
21. Advocacy actions
• State of the Ward Town Hall
meeting (Ward 5 update)
• Parks Master Plan public
meetings
• September Lobby Day
• Tommy Wells Community
Coffee Hours
17%
26. Inside the Handbook
Key players
Within one neighborhood, there
are many individuals and agencies
responsible for land and the trees
on that land.
BROOKLAND
27. Inside the Handbook
Key players
Private Residences
District Department of
Transportation (DDOT)
Urban Forestry
Administration (UFA)
BROOKLAND
DC Public Schools
DC Parks and Recreation
(DPR)
National Park Service
(NPS)
28. Inside the Handbook
Key players
Private Residences
District Department of
Transportation (DDOT)
Urban Forestry
Administration (UFA)
BROOKLAND
DC Public Schools
DC Parks and Recreation
(DPR)
National Park Service (NPS)
29. Inside the Handbook
Key players
Private Residences
District Department of
Transportation (DDOT)
Urban Forestry
Administration (UFA)
BROOKLAND
DC Public Schools
DC Parks and Recreation
(DPR)
National Park Service
(NPS)
30. Inside the Handbook
Key players
Private Residences
District Department of
Transportation (DDOT)
Urban Forestry
Administration (UFA)
BROOKLAND
DC Public Schools
DC Parks and Recreation
(DPR)
National Park Service
(NPS)
31. Inside the Handbook
Key players
Private Residences
District Department of
Transportation (DDOT)
Urban Forestry
Administration (UFA)
BROOKLAND
DC Public Schools
DC Parks and Recreation
(DPR)
National Park Service
(NPS)
32. Inside the Handbook
Key players
Private Residences
District Department of
Transportation (DDOT)
Urban Forestry
Administration (UFA)
BROOKLAND
DC Public Schools
DC Parks and Recreation
(DPR)
National Park Service
(NPS)
34. Inside the Handbook
Political designations
• Smallest governance level is
the Single Member District
(SMD)
BROOKLAND
5B04
• SMDs contain approximately
2,000 residents
• Each SMD elects a
representative to serve on the
Advisory Neighborhood
Commission (ANC)
35. Inside the Handbook
Political designations
5B01
5B05
5B02
5B
5B03
5B04
• ANCs provide ‘great weight’ in
the local decision-making
process
• Developers are often required
to present their plan to the
ANC
• Input at this local level can
often change development
plans and influence ANC
recommendations
48. In 20 Years… our 40% tree canopy will be reached!
2012
2032
CANOPY RESTORED
49. After 40%
Our mission will endure
To enhance the tree canopy:
• Promote the practice of replacement
planting
• Encourage succession planting in
neighborhoods and on streets
To protect the tree canopy:
• Manage invasive pests and disease
• Combat destructive development
50. After 40%
But our mission will endure
Our territories beyond DC in 20 years :
• Casey Tree Farm area (Berryville, VA)
• Montgomery, Prince George’s County (MD)
• Arlington, Alexandria (VA)
51. After 40%
Our mission will endure
Our job to enhance tree canopy is never complete as
long as there are places to plant more trees!
52. Thank you
Maisie Hughes, Director
Emily Oaksford, Planning Associate
Planning + Design Department
Casey Trees . Washington, D.C.
mhughes@caseytrees.org; 202.349.1893
eoaksford@caseytrees.org; 202.349.1892
3030 12th Street NE
Washington, DC 20017
Editor's Notes
The handbook will serve as a reference guide to the who, what, and where of tree advocacy: WHO the key stakeholders, players, and decision-makers are in the District, WHAT the local tree regulations are in the District, and WHERE you can participate in the dialogue for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of the tree canopy of the District.The handbook will also help you to prepare for attending public meetings and other hearings where you can speak on the benefits of trees. Often, however, opportunities to speak up for trees may occur organically, within an existing dialogue. Here, you will need to “think outside the box” to respond to these people in a way that speaks to the benefits of trees.
Planning + Design DepartmentInform, educate, and engage with planning + design professionals in both public and private sectorsProvide public comment on upcoming developments or policies affecting the DistrictOffer planning and design consulting services
Use our existing assets galvanize our volunteers into action!Connect people to policy-makers and stakeholdershold decision-makers more accountable for their districtsshow officials that people care about trees
Connect people to policy-makers and stakeholdersHold decision-makers accountable to their constituentsCasey Trees cannot do it all (paid staff does not carry as much weight as residents)Utilize our existing assets of energetic volunteersNeed to educate them on DC underworkings
Connect people to policy-makers and stakeholdersHold decision-makers accountable to their constituentsCasey Trees cannot do it all (paid staff does not carry as much weight as residents)Utilize our existing assets of energetic volunteersNeed to educate them on DC underworkings
Connect people to policy-makers and stakeholdersHold decision-makers accountable to their constituentsCasey Trees cannot do it all (paid staff does not carry as much weight as residents)Utilize our existing assets of energetic volunteersNeed to educate them on DC underworkings
Connect people to policy-makers and stakeholdersHold decision-makers accountable to their constituentsCasey Trees cannot do it all (paid staff does not carry as much weight as residents)Utilize our existing assets of energetic volunteersNeed to educate them on DC underworkings
Connect people to policy-makers and stakeholdersHold decision-makers accountable to their constituentsCasey Trees cannot do it all (paid staff does not carry as much weight as residents)Utilize our existing assets of energetic volunteersNeed to educate them on DC underworkings
Connect people to policy-makers and stakeholdersHold decision-makers accountable to their constituentsCasey Trees cannot do it all (paid staff does not carry as much weight as residents)Utilize our existing assets of energetic volunteersNeed to educate them on DC underworkings
Here is our headquarters, at 3030 12th Street NE. We are located in the Brookland neighborhood.
There are private residences. Remember, on these private properties, larger trees are protected by the Tree Bill (2002); based on assessments, this is the biggest opportunity area for new tree canopy
Other major players isDdot’s UFA. They manage the street trees within the Public Right of Way, which again, represents 7% of the canopy.
- Public Schools are also big stakeholders. This is also an opportunity area for new trees/larger canopy treesCasey Trees has been planting trees in DC Parks for xx years; Public school grounds + National Zoo + National Arboretum + cemeteries + reservoirs = 5% total land area of DC
DPR, Department of Parks and Rec holds many lands within the area.Interesting to point out here is that there are also many federally owned parks within the DC area.
Together, DPR+ NPS park lands = 20% of total land area of DCAs you can see here, there are some significant properties nearby to the Brookland neighborhood managed by NPS.
Together, DPR+ NPS park lands = 20% of total land area of DCAs you can see here, there are some significant properties nearby to the Brookland neighborhood managed by NPS.
Connect people to policy-makers and stakeholdersHold decision-makers accountable to their constituentsCasey Trees cannot do it all (paid staff does not carry as much weight as residents)Utilize our existing assets of energetic volunteersNeed to educate them on DC underworkings
Together, DPR+ NPS park lands = 20% of total land area of DCAs you can see here, there are some significant properties nearby to the Brookland neighborhood managed by NPS.
Connect people to policy-makers and stakeholdersHold decision-makers accountable to their constituentsCasey Trees cannot do it all (paid staff does not carry as much weight as residents)Utilize our existing assets of energetic volunteersNeed to educate them on DC underworkings
Connect people to policy-makers and stakeholdersHold decision-makers accountable to their constituentsCasey Trees cannot do it all (paid staff does not carry as much weight as residents)Utilize our existing assets of energetic volunteersNeed to educate them on DC underworkings
Connect people to policy-makers and stakeholdersHold decision-makers accountable to their constituentsCasey Trees cannot do it all (paid staff does not carry as much weight as residents)Utilize our existing assets of energetic volunteersNeed to educate them on DC underworkings
The handbook will serve as a reference guide to the who, what, and where of tree advocacy: WHO the key stakeholders, players, and decision-makers are in the District, WHAT the local tree regulations are in the District, and WHERE you can participate in the dialogue for the protection, restoration, and enhancement of the tree canopy of the District.The handbook will also help you to prepare for attending public meetings and other hearings where you can speak on the benefits of trees. Often, however, opportunities to speak up for trees may occur organically, within an existing dialogue. Here, you will need to “think outside the box” to respond to these people in a way that speaks to the benefits of trees.