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Sustainable JC and Hudson County Tree Allies are pleased to host these community education discussions with our guests the JC Sustainability &amp; Forestry Divisions !Remaining 2025 meetings will be QUARTERLY on the 2nd Monday evening September and December - Sept 9th &amp; Dec 8th - @ 6:30pm, for :60 - :90 min, depending on Q&amp;A.These meetings are intended to bring individuals and community orgs, including Neighborhood and Block Associations, together in discussion about urban forestry issues and opportunities in Jersey City. and can serve as an opportunity for good ideas to be shared across Hudson County.The JC Sustainability &amp; Forestry Divisions will be on-hand to field questions and add to a lively public exchange about all things TREES👍Zoom details will be emailed to you in your registration confirmation and also again shortly before the meeting. UPCOMING MEETING DETAILS BELOW . . .Mon Dec 8th Meeting details -Please join us to learn more about the following -<ul><li>The <a href="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/de309b4a474d43a0b76c1725f29c75f1" title="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/de309b4a474d43a0b76c1725f29c75f1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jersey City Street Tree DashMapper </a>is an interactive map and dashboard created by Sustainable JC for the commuity to visualize the distribution, condition and diversity of JC Street Trees and includes updates to inventory planted and maintained by the City across Jersey City’s Wards and Neighborhoods.</li><li>SJC's Stegman Street Green Corridors where partners PS 15, Stegman Street Block Association, City of Jersey City and the Cunningham Library collabrated to develop Student Art Inspired Tree Care Signage to be installed in street tree planting sites this December. This is a replicable project and SJC is looking to partner with other Block and Neighborhood Associations for this project.</li><li>City of Jersey City updates on Tree Planting and Grants to fund JC Tree Canopy Restoration efforts.</li></ul> This is an open forum about urban forestry matters in Jersey City so bring yourquestions, concerns and good ideas to share with our JC Sustainability Director Amanda Diamond &amp; JC Forester Mike Diciancia. PAST MEETING DETAILS BELOW . . .Mon Sept 8 Meeting details -Please join us to learn about the new SJC Street Tree Dashboard with Q&amp;A -<ul><li>The <a href="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/de309b4a474d43a0b76c1725f29c75f1" title="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/de309b4a474d43a0b76c1725f29c75f1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jersey City Street Tree DashMapper </a>is an interactive map and dashboard created by Sustainable JC for the commuity to visualize the distribution, condition and diversity of JC Street Trees and includes updates to inventory planted and maintained by the City across Jersey City’s Wards and Neighborhoods.</li></ul>This is an open forum about urban forestry matters in Jersey City so bring yourquestions, concerns and good ideas to share with our JC Sustainability Director Amanda Diamond &amp; JC Forester Mike Diciancia.<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ja71ob-AOsonb0rjt-DXpCpWeVDt3J_v/view?usp=drive_link" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ja71ob-AOsonb0rjt-DXpCpWeVDt3J_v/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">If you missed this meeting here is the recording</a><a href="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/de309b4a474d43a0b76c1725f29c75f1" title="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/de309b4a474d43a0b76c1725f29c75f1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">And don't forget to check out Your Neighborhood Street Trees Here !</a> Mon May 12 Meeting details -Please join us to continue our discussion focusing on the JC Community Forestry Plan - unpack the new guidelines as the City gets ready to develop a new, updated plan that will guide urban forestry activities here for the next 5 years.References -<ul><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvqGIItvuHAAgjUnqrSNVLldSbgXmvdQJYUGqEj5BTU/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvqGIItvuHAAgjUnqrSNVLldSbgXmvdQJYUGqEj5BTU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UPDATED 2024 CFMP Guidelines here.</a></li><li>Previous plan - 2020 renewal submission granted a reprieve due to the Pandemic, renewal due this upcoming year 2025 . . . <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B50VZx-TddP_M21RUldXS3dlZDc0aDFMTnQ4S1hvdkhsTTF3/view?usp=drive_link&amp;resourcekey=0-iaaoCJugoZZdwll2fyuyCA" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B50VZx-TddP_M21RUldXS3dlZDc0aDFMTnQ4S1hvdkhsTTF3/view?usp=drive_link&amp;resourcekey=0-iaaoCJugoZZdwll2fyuyCA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">previous CFMP 2015 - 2019 here</a></li></ul>&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; JUST OUT - The NJDEP just provided this download about tree canopies: The 3+30+300 Principle Handbook produced by the Yggdrasil - The Living Nordic City project, is now available for free download! It also provides answers to frequently asked questions. Widely adopted across Europe, the 3-30-300 rule offers benchmarks for cities to promote equitable nature access. It dictates that individuals should see 3 trees from their dwelling, have 30% tree canopy in their neighborhood, and live within 300m of a high-quality green space. (300 meters is about 3 city blocks, give or take).Download the handbook <a href="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftradkontoret.se%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F02%2FThe-330300-Handbook.pdf%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010101968c1d95cb-4d2001fa-ae4b-4250-85f6-b352ec6c6ae0-000000/JT9ejgRFrHoXSZty_cP-FNyzgbpDcIH3SpOl1NiLsnw=403" title="https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftradkontoret.se%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F02%2FThe-330300-Handbook.pdf%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery/1/010101968c1d95cb-4d2001fa-ae4b-4250-85f6-b352ec6c6ae0-000000/JT9ejgRFrHoXSZty_cP-FNyzgbpDcIH3SpOl1NiLsnw=403" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>. Mon April 16th Meeting details -Please join us to continue our discussion from February focusing on the JC Community Forestry Plan - we will begin to unpack the new guidelines as the City gets ready to develop new, updated plan that will guide urban forestry activities here for the next 5 years.The JC Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP), which is a 5-year plan the City of Jersey City is about to draft to be delivered to the NJ State Department of Environmental Protection / NJ Forest Service , to remain in compliance as an accredited municipality under the state's program. This is a tremendous opportunity for the community to have input in the canopy restoration efforts, etc., and by design, the guidelines underscore engaging the public to have input into the new plan.References -<ul><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvqGIItvuHAAgjUnqrSNVLldSbgXmvdQJYUGqEj5BTU/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvqGIItvuHAAgjUnqrSNVLldSbgXmvdQJYUGqEj5BTU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UPDATED 2024 CFMP Guidelines here.</a></li><li>Previous plan - 2020 renewal submission granted a reprieve due to the Pandemic, renewal due this upcoming year 2025 . . . <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B50VZx-TddP_M21RUldXS3dlZDc0aDFMTnQ4S1hvdkhsTTF3/view?usp=drive_link&amp;resourcekey=0-iaaoCJugoZZdwll2fyuyCA" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B50VZx-TddP_M21RUldXS3dlZDc0aDFMTnQ4S1hvdkhsTTF3/view?usp=drive_link&amp;resourcekey=0-iaaoCJugoZZdwll2fyuyCA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">previous CFMP 2015 - 2019 here</a></li></ul> Mon March 10th Meeting details -The JC Tree Canopy will be the topic of this meeting with presentation by the University of Vermont Spatial Analytics Lab (UVM SAL) who just completed a study SJC commissioned analyzing trends over a 10-year period. They will present their findings and also share the story map we are developing for the public to better understand important aspects of the study. One of their lead analysts Max Solter (originally from Jersey City !) will be our guest speaker . Mon Feb 10th Meeting details -Please join us to discuss the JC Community Forestry Plan - we will begin to unpack the new guidelines as the City gets ready to develop new, updated plan that will guide urban forestry activities here for the next 5 years.The JC Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP), which is a 5-year plan the City of Jersey City is about to draft to be delivered to the NJ State Department of Environmental Protection / NJ Forest Service , to remain in compliance as an accredited municipality under the state's program. This is a tremendous opportunity for the community to have input in the canopy restoration efforts, etc., and by design, the guidelines underscore engaging the public to have input into the new plan.References -<ul><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvqGIItvuHAAgjUnqrSNVLldSbgXmvdQJYUGqEj5BTU/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvqGIItvuHAAgjUnqrSNVLldSbgXmvdQJYUGqEj5BTU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UPDATED 2024 CFMP Guidelines here.</a></li><li>Previous plan - 2020 renewal submission granted a reprieve due to the Pandemic, renewal due this upcoming year 2025 . . . <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B50VZx-TddP_M21RUldXS3dlZDc0aDFMTnQ4S1hvdkhsTTF3/view?usp=drive_link&amp;resourcekey=0-iaaoCJugoZZdwll2fyuyCA" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B50VZx-TddP_M21RUldXS3dlZDc0aDFMTnQ4S1hvdkhsTTF3/view?usp=drive_link&amp;resourcekey=0-iaaoCJugoZZdwll2fyuyCA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">previous CFMP 2015 - 2019 here</a></li></ul> Mon Jan 13th Meeting details -Please join us as we share about the recently completed JC Tree Canopy Assessment !2024 Update -<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fERqHnwsx6F9cpZf1vNkGQZ951nOu6bN/view?usp=drive_link" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fERqHnwsx6F9cpZf1vNkGQZ951nOu6bN/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> UVM SAL 2013 - 2023 JC Tree Canopy Assessment Report</a><ul><li>Just published Dec 2024 by SJC in partnership with the University of VT, Spatial Analytics Lab, supported by the City of Jersey City. This report provides a 10-year trend analysis and a blueprint for future canopy restoration in Jersey City.</li><li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fKppGAN3Aw8dCl1dnyGMs26YtBB7sHPp/view?usp=drive_link" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fKppGAN3Aw8dCl1dnyGMs26YtBB7sHPp/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Presentation Dec 13, 2024 - Recording</a></li><li><a href="https://library.municode.com/nj/jersey_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH321TR" title="https://library.municode.com/nj/jersey_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH321TR" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Presentation Dec 13, 2024 - PPT Materials</a></li></ul>We will revisit the Agenda from our first Nov 11th Meeting below starting in February as we have not had time to fully address the recent Proposed Tree Ordinance Amendment (still pending) or the upcoming 2025 Renewal of the 5-year JC Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP). Mon Dec 9th Meeting details -On 11-13-2024, NJ issued a drought warning for the state, but conditions had been atypically hot and dry as far back as September. Michael DiCiancia, an ISA certified and TRAQ qualified arborist and the Director of Forestry for the City of Jersey City, will talk about the state of the drought in NJ and its impact on trees and what residents can do to support trees through drought conditions, particularly in the urban environment.In case you missed the meeting <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eFIv_KjweLsYcdMGyBa-fsVt1klOTlxN/view?usp=drive_link" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eFIv_KjweLsYcdMGyBa-fsVt1klOTlxN/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here is the recording</a>Forester Mike's presentation here Mon Nov 11th Meeting detailsWe plan to discuss both the recently proposed Tree Ordinance Amendment regarding Private Property Tree Removal and also the upcoming JC Community Forestry Management Plan (CFMP), which is a 5-year plan the City of Jersey City is about to draft to be delivered to the NJ State Department of Environmental Protection / NJ Forest Service, to remain in compliance as an accredited municipality under the state's program. This is a tremendous opportunity for the community to have input in the canopy restoration efforts, etc.In case you missed the meeting <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1btyrXQnN8WL_DeMZj-F0KkwJx3Ipxg-J/view?usp=drive_link" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1btyrXQnN8WL_DeMZj-F0KkwJx3Ipxg-J/view?usp=drive_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here is the recording</a>References -<ul><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvqGIItvuHAAgjUnqrSNVLldSbgXmvdQJYUGqEj5BTU/edit?usp=sharing" title="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BvqGIItvuHAAgjUnqrSNVLldSbgXmvdQJYUGqEj5BTU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UPDATED 2024 CFMP Guidelines here.</a></li><li>Previous plan - 2020 renewal submission granted a reprieve due to the Pandemic, renewal due this upcoming year 2025 . . . <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B50VZx-TddP_M21RUldXS3dlZDc0aDFMTnQ4S1hvdkhsTTF3/view?usp=drive_link&amp;resourcekey=0-iaaoCJugoZZdwll2fyuyCA" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B50VZx-TddP_M21RUldXS3dlZDc0aDFMTnQ4S1hvdkhsTTF3/view?usp=drive_link&amp;resourcekey=0-iaaoCJugoZZdwll2fyuyCA" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">previous CFMP 2015 - 2019 here</a></li><li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14kTdtubpJ9qWU2TC7U_kaK5P21cH_lHF/view?usp=drivesdk" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14kTdtubpJ9qWU2TC7U_kaK5P21cH_lHF/view?usp=drivesdk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Updated Forestry Standards 2023</a></li><li><a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:46036229-9174-4291-b83d-a9cfd6267de3" title="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:46036229-9174-4291-b83d-a9cfd6267de3" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Proposed JC Tree Ordinance Amendment w link to NJ DEP guidance</a></li></ul>

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