The MnSTAC Board of Directors, at it’s discretion from time to time, will establish ad hoc sub-committees and task forces to execute specific tasks prescribed by the Annual Plan of Work. These groups will investigate, evaluate and formulate action recommendations or policies relative to specific issues or matters.  The MnSTAC membership serves as a pool for  potential committee and task force chairpersons and members.

View MnSTAC Constitution (Article V. Standing Committees and Task Forces) and Annual Plan of Work for more information. 

Urban Forest Council Committee

The entire Board serve as Minnesota’s Urban Forest Council. The President of the Board serves as the chairperson of the Urban Forest Council.

 

Role: The Urban Forest Council provides expert advice to state agencies on urban and community forestry issues, reviews agency program emphasis and priorities; assists in the development of agency action plans; reviews effectiveness of agency implementation efforts; assisst in the building of partnerships among similar interest groups and promotes other activities that advance urban and community forestry.

 

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Information Transfer Committee

A panel of at least five (5) Directors representing those designated entities and non-designated categories typically involved with information transfer oversee the role of the Information Transfer Committee and associated ad hoc committees.

 

Role: The Information Transfer Committee identiiesy ways to encourage research initiatives; publication and dissemination of educational materials; and availability of technical assistance and educational programs for tree professionals and citizens.

 

Committee Chair: Jeff Gillman, University of Minnesota, Horticulture

 

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Legislative-Advocacy Committee

A panel of at least five (5) Directors who represent those designated entities and non-designated categories typically responsible for or involved with administering state programs; tracking legislative proposals and implementing volunteer projects oversee the role of the Legislative-Advocacy Committee and associated ad hoc committees.

 

Role: The Legislative-Advocacy Committee identifies ways to promote the Governor’s and state Legislature’s understanding of urban forestry issues; public funding of urban forestry research, education and management programs; and mobilization of public support for relevant legislative action.

 

Committee Chair: Craig Johnson, League of Minnesota Cities

 

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Outreach Committee

A panel of at least five (5) Directors who represent those designated entities and non-designated categories typically responsible for or involved with local community forestry programs and/or opportunities for voluntary citizen participation oversee the role of the Outreach Committee and associated ad hoc committees.

 

Role: The Outreach Committee shall be to identify ways to encourage local units of government to establish comprehensive community forestry programs; opportunities for increased voluntary citizen participation in community forestry projects; expansion of relationships within minority communities; and recognition of local efforts and citizen contributions.

 

Committee Chair: Deborah Karasov

 

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Forest Health Committee

A panel of at least five (5) Directors who represent those designated entities and non-designated categories typically involved with research, detection, control and management of biotic and abiotic problems that affect tree populations oversee the role of the Forest Health Committee and associated ad hoc committees.

 

Role: The Forest Health Committee shall be to review state and local response to biotic and abiotic challenges; identify ways to encourage interaction and collaboration among state agencies; and the timely preparation of tree pest response plans.

 

Committee Chair: Kameron Kytonen, Municipal Forester

 

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