D. Project & General Updates
1. Tree Board Membership updates
2. Student advisory Tree Board position
3. Letter for Village of Shorewood Hills swamp white oak
4. Significant Community Tree Program
E. Action Items
1. Should the Tree Board reinstate the Policy Workgroup or the
Tree Board Outreach Workgroup.
2. Tree Board Objective Prioritization (Adam)
1. Goal: Increase/promote equitable tree canopy
a.Objective: support IRA grant for tree planting.
2.Goal: Support tree preservation
a.Objective: Develop tree preservation resolution for county
properties, that can be used as a model for other communities
3. Goal: Support forestry careers and opportunities
a. Objective Collaborate with community organizations to support
forestry careers. Support county relationships with vocational
training programs. Add an advisory Tree Board position for student
member.
4. Goal: Advocate and support Dane County Forestry Programs
a. Objective: Advocate for funding levels that meet Tree City
USA requirements, $2 per person in the county
5. Goal: Increase education/knowledge about trees
a. Objective: Coordinate with communities and TCC on
educational materials for children and adults. Objective: Develop a
tree related educational network to explore opportunities, and
leverage support for tree related education
3. Tree Preservation Policy first steps and discussion
F. Future Meeting Items and Dates
1. 3:45-4:45 January 16th 2024
G. Public Comment on Items not on the Agenda
H. Such Other Business as Allowed by Law
I. Adjourn