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City of Vancouver, Washington

Urban Forestry Commission

Established for the purpose of managing, conserving and enhancing the existing trees located in the parks and public areas owned by the City of Vancouver and in public rights-of-way, and thereby enhancing the appearance of the city and protecting an important environmental and economic resource for the benefit of the city’s residents and visitors, and for the purpose of assisting property owners and public agencies to improve and maintain trees in a manner consistent with adopted city policies.

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Meeting Time: Third Wednesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.

Location: Esther Short Building, 610 Esther Street

Number of members: Seven

Length of term: Four years -- Appointed by City Council

Maximum terms: Two

Members:

Richard Loew
Erika Johnson
Anne Friesz
Chris Buchheit
Terry Toland
James Wasden

Phil Kimery

Staff:

Charles Ray, Urban Forester

Contact information:

Phone: (360) 619-1128

E-mail:

Also see Urban Forestry for more information.