crti slides the following slides provide an introduction to the chicago region trees initiative....
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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 CRTI happen!
Urban Forest Under Threat
• 30% of the trees in our regional forest are invasive species
• 13 million trees are dying from – emerald ash borer – and invasive species
• 10 species account for 60% of the tree population - low species diversity
• Few middle-aged trees - low age diversity
• 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 ForestChicago Region Trees
InitiativeCollaborative effort for a healthier urban forest by 2040
• 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 [email protected]
Goals for the Urban Forest
Improved tree care and management = longer lived trees = improved quality of life.
Chicago Region Trees Initiative [email protected]
Forest Composition Analysis
Operational Capacity Analysis
Openlands TreeKeepers
The Conservation Foundation’s Conservation@Home
Non Professional Training
Community Tree Network - Peer to Peer
Risk Assessment and Management
Oak Ecosystem Recovery Plan Implementation
Partner Tree Planting
Urban Forest Management Plans
Ordinances
Initiatives and Programs
Goals for the Urban Forest
Increased species diversity, improved supply and demand, and local seed sources.
Species List and Selection Tool
Native, Locally Sourced
Funding for Nurseries and Communities
Contract Growing Training
Propagation
Training
Forest Composition Analysis
Partner Tree Planting
Tree planting - Lake Michigan Watershed
Oak Ecosystem Recovery Plan ImplementationChicago Region Trees Initiative
Initiatives and Programs
Goals for the Urban Forest
Protect trees – improve local, regional, and state policies
Ordinance Development and Writing
Urban Forest Management Plans
Oak Ecosystem Recovery Project Implementation
Openlands TreeKeepers
The Conservation Foundation’s Conservation@Home
OAKtober- Oak Awareness Month
CMAP GoTo 2050
Forest Composition Analysis
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Initiatives and Programs
• 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]
Goals for the Urban Forest
