2013 STAC Annual Report PPT
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June 18, 2013
Provide a conduit for Citizen Input to the Board
Recommend individual street and neighborhood
Planting Projects and Priority of projects
Assist the County in updating and revising a Consolidated Tree List
Assist in the dissemination of Public Information
Review and recommend revisions to the Sarasota County Code of
Ordinances relating to trees for consideration by the Board
Nominate new Canopy Roads for consideration by the Board
Make other such Recommendations to the County as the Council may see
fit consistent with the terms of this Resolution
Carry out Other such Duties as the Board may require
8 to 14 members, per resolution.
12 current members:
Chair Shawn Pierson*, 2/12 to 2/15
Vice-Chair Paula Griffin*, 2/12 to 2/15
Chris Hice, 9/11 to 9/14
Fran Palmeri, 9/11 to 9/14
Martha Horton, 9/11 to 9/14
Steven Tanaka*, 2/12 to 2/15
Wendy Conn*, 2/12 to 2/15
Wayne Grubbs*, 2/12 to 2/15
Kevin Greene*, 2/12 to 2/15
Terry Lipman*, 2/12 to 2/15
Grant Beatt*, 2/12 to 2/15
Monty Clark*, 8/12 to 8/15
*Nine New Members Appointed Since March 2012
Annual work plan
Extension coordination
Arbor Day celebration
Inter-local coordination
Award program
Mangroves
BCC agendas
Master Plans
Business Outreach focus
Ordinance understanding
Canopy analysis
SCAT bus stop shading
Capital projects update
Street tree project update
Comprehensive Plan policies Tree Convocation
County design guidelines
Tree maintenance
DSAC coordination
Tree care
Education
Website
Annual work plan
Extension coordination
Arbor Day celebration
Inter-local coordination
Award program
Mangroves
BCC agendas
Master Plans (i.e. report)
Business Outreach focus
Ordinance understanding
Canopy analysis
SCAT bus stop shading
Capital projects update
Street tree project update
Comprehensive Plan policies Tree Convocation
County design guidelines
Tree maintenance
DSAC coordination
Tree care
Education
Website
Arbor Day, April 2012
Celery Fields Mound
Tree planting
Tatum Ridge Elementary
Arbor Day, April 2013
Education focus
Partnership with Extension
Pruning for Tree Health
(6 attendees)
Commercial Focused
Tree School (60 attendees)
Tree City USA Designation
22nd Year
November 2012 at Twin Lakes Park
Welcome stakeholder input
Inform STAC discussions.
Suggest County/STAC priorities
51 attendees
12 STAC members
19 members of the public
7 IFAS Extension staff
13 County staff
Follow-up web survey
27 participants
Results: https://scginternet.scgov.net/AdvisoryBoards/Pages/STAC.aspx
Valuable community input
Feedback focused on
Exotic and invasive plant species
Fruit trees
Outreach and education
Planning strategies
Planting practices
Proper tree care and management
What are we doing with this information?
Informing our discussions
Seeking BCC engagement
Tree Website
A to Z: Trees
www.scgov.net/trees
New improved website
Links to tree related
educational materials
Coordination with Extension
Arbor Day Event connection
Possible future focus areas
Homeowners Guide
Tree care
Recognize best tree practices in the community
Encourage proper planting and pruning
practices
Engage businesses
Administered by STAC
Applications/nominations
Recognition at STAC
Comprehensive Plan ENV Policy 4.6.12. sets a tree canopy
coverage goal of 40% within urban service boundary.
Past information/planning documents:
2004 Urban Ecosystem Analysis.
2006 DRAFT Urban Forestry Management Plan.
2007 -2011 DRAFT Urban Forestry Five Year Strategic Plan.
Opportunity to revisit and explore new “report.”
Updated canopy analysis (e.g. i-tree)
STAC supports:
History of STAC
Provide results of canopy analysis
List canopy goals
Review strategic plans, keep worthy goals
How are we working towards these goals
Canopy roads, street trees, planting projects, proper tree care,
education, permitting overview
Public engagement process
Promote partnerships, collaboration, business awareness
User-friendly, education focused
Example: Sarasota Bay Estuary Program State of the Bay