Thank the Chicago City Council for appointing the Urban Forestry Advisory Board.

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Thank the Chicago City Council for Appointing the
Urban Forestry Advisory Board

On Jan. 18, 2023, Openlands celebrated the appointment of Vice President of Community Conservation, Daniella Pereira, to Chicago's Urban Forestry Advisory Board (UFAB)! Pereira will be joined by 12 other appointees, who include a mix of professionals in the field of forestry and city commissioners, at today's City Council meeting.

Originally proposed by Alderperson Scott Waguespack, along with Alderpersons Samantha Nugent and George A. Cardenas, the UFAB passed City Council in June 2021, with 27 Alderpersons co-sponsoring the bill before the ordinance's unanimous passage 49-0. The UFAB will report to the Mayor and identify opportunities to supplement public funds with private donations, increase public education to Chicago residents, and recommend needed changes to city laws.

"Having a board dedicated to strategically caring for Chicago's tree canopy makes the city stronger and more resilient by investing in nature-based climate solutions and improving the health and well-being of communities throughout Chicago," stated Daniella Pereira, Vice President of Community Conservation at Openlands. "I'm grateful to join this board and be able to shape investments and policies with my colleagues that protect further and grow Chicago's tree canopy."

Thank you to all of the advocates who dedicated their time and energy to the passage of UFAB, as well as to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the members of the Chicago City Council for supporting this important initiative!

Please take a few minutes to thank Mayor Lightfoot and your Alderperson for their efforts and continued support of forestry-related initiatives in the city.

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Please take a few minutes to thank Mayor Lightfoot and your Alderperson for their efforts and continued support of forestry-related initiatives in the city.

Chicago City Council

Subject: Thank you for confirming the Urban Forestry Advisory Board

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In June of 2021, the Chicago City Council voted to pass the Urban Forestry Advisory Board Ordinance (UFAB), marking an important step towards the creation of a legislative body that will make decisions with Chicago's trees in mind.

Thanks to your support, the Board's appointments were confirmed on Jan. 18, 2023, and the 13-member board can officially begin their important work!

UFAB will be dedicated for strategically protecting, growing, and caring for Chicago's rapidly declining tree canopy, making our city stronger and more resilient by investing in nature-based climate solutions and improving community health and well-being.

Trees mitigate flooding, improve air quality, and increase property values, and in order to prepare for the effects of climate change, we need to maintain a robust urban forest. UFAB will serve to help us fully take advantage of these important benefits that trees provide by serving as the official governing board overseeing decisions related to tree removals and plantings.

As a constituent, I hope you will serve as tree champion for the City of Chicago by supporting the important work and recommendations of UFAB to protect and restore our urban tree canopy as we look to the future.

Thank you again for your support and for voting to confirm appointees to the Urban Forestry Advisory Board.

Mayor Lightfoot

Subject: Thank you for Appointing the Urban Forestry Advisory Board

Message:

In June of 2021, the Chicago City Council voted to pass the Urban Forestry Advisory Board Ordinance (UFAB), marking an important step towards the creation of a legislative body that will make decisions with Chicago's trees in mind.

Thanks to your support and the Chicago City Council's confirmation of your appointments on Jan. 18, 2023, the 13-member board can officially begin their important work!

UFAB will be dedicated for strategically protecting, growing, and caring for Chicago's rapidly declining tree canopy, making our city stronger and more resilient by investing in nature-based climate solutions and improving community health and well-being.

Trees mitigate flooding, improve air quality, and increase property values, and in order to prepare for the effects of climate change, we need to maintain a robust urban forest. UFAB will serve to help us fully take advantage of these important benefits that trees provide by serving as the official governing board overseeing decisions related to tree removals and plantings.

As a constituent, I hope you will serve as tree champion for the City of Chicago by supporting the important work and recommendations of UFAB to protect and restore our urban tree canopy as we look to the future.

Thank you again for your support and appointing members to the Urban Forestry Advisory Board.

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