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Members Sought for Urban Forest Master Plan Task Force. Application Deadline Extended to 2-2-18

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City Manager Louis A. DePasquale is seeking applicants to serve on a new Task Force that will advise and provide guidance and feedback to a project team charged with developing a comprehensive Urban Forest Master Plan (UFMP).  

The UFMP will guide the development of the urban forest into the future and includes a strategic plan to evaluate, maintain and expand the urban forest canopy while being more resilient to climate change, reducing the urban heat island effect, mitigating stormwater runoff, reducing nutrient runoff, and contributing to community well-being.  The UFMP will coordinate with the efforts of the citywide comprehensive plan (Envision Cambridge) and the Climate Change Preparedness & Resilience Plan.

 The Task Force Committee will meet monthly over the next 12 months.  Subcommittees may be set up to investigate specific topics to report back to the full committee.  All Task Force meetings are open to the public.

Applicants are sought from various stakeholder groups including residents, neighborhood groups, city boards/committees, universities, property owners, local businesses and experts from surrounding universities and government agencies.   

The deadline for submitting an application to serve on the Task Force was extended to Friday, February 2, 2018. Applications can be submitted to City Manager Louis A. DePasquale using the city’s online application system at cambridgema.gov/apply.  A cover letter describing your interest, resume, or applicable experience can be submitted during the online application process. Paper applications are available in the City Manager’s Office at Cambridge City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue.

For more information, contact Catherine Woodbury, cwoodbury@cambridgema.gov.

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