City Trees is a premier publication focused on urban + community forestry. In each issue, you’ll learn how to best manage the trees in your community and more!
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The Lodge at Gulf State Park Gulf Shores, AL The all-inclusive registration fee for MFI 2020 covers the following: • All course materials • Five nights hotel lodging (Sunday through Thursday) • All meals from Sunday supper through Friday breakfast Registration Investment: $2299 USD for SMA members $2399 USD non SMA members Participants of ethnic and racial diversity who are accepted to the Diversity in MFI 2020 can apply for stipend to cover the registration cost plus a $500 travel stipend. CEU Options Available ISA CA, BCMA, Municipal Specialist SAF Certified Forester APA/AICP Certified Planner HOW TO APPLY Visit www.urban-forestry.com. Course registration closes on December 1, 2019 or when full. If you are applying for a diversity stipend, use code MFMNSCLR. Participants will be notified of acceptance in late December. If you have any questions, contact the SMA at: urbanforestry@prodigy.net or ask someone who has attended! Follow us on Facebook! LEADERS GROWING LEADERS FOR URBAN FORESTRY Cultivating Diversity in Urban Forestry Leadership Do You Have What It Takes To Move Yourself or Your Urban Forestry Program To The Next Level? The Municipal Forestry Institute (or MFI) may be able to take you there! MFI is an exciting, high-level training opportunity educating people in the leadership and man- agerial aspects of urban forestry. This week-long intensive educational program delivers a challenging opportunity to grow a more successful community tree program. Come learn and master leadership and management tools of program administration, coalition building, strategic thinking, program planning, and public relations by investing a week in your personal growth and development. Sign up now for MFI 2020, being held February 23-28, 2020 in Gulf Shores, AL. Online Registration is Now Open at www.urban-forestry.com What is Diversity in MFI? The Municipal Forestry Institute (or MFI) in collaboration with Southern University and USDA- Forest Service is pleased to announce DIVERSITY in MFI, a special edition of national diversity leadership training opportunity in Urban and Community Forestry. Participants including all ethnic origins (African Americans, Asian or Pacific Islanders, American Indians, Hispanics and White) and genders with careers in urban and community forestry and related areas will be recruited to the DIVERSITY in MFI for leadership training and professional devel- opment throughout the nation. Who Should Attend? People who want to become more effective leaders—who plan, manage, or advocate for urban forestry efforts. Past MFI classes have included: • City Foresters and City Arborists • Urban Foresters, Municipal Arborists, City Planners, Tree Wardens • State Urban Forestr y Staff • Civil Engineers • Municipal Tree Advocates • Non-Profit Organization Staff February 23 - 28, 2020 What Does MFI Cover? The Institute curriculum was developed by a team of urban forestry professionals and educa- tors with over a century of experience in leading urban forestry efforts at the local, state/provin- cial, federal, and non-profit levels. There are four major components of the MFI curriculum: • Developing A Leadership Approach To Your Position • Thinking and Planning Strategically to Advance Urban Forestr y Efforts • Working Effectively with Boards, Coalitions, and Non-Profit Organizations • Managing the Relationship Between People and Trees The curriculum is presented in a variety of formats including lectures, multi-media presentations, panel discussions, group exercises, and real-life scenarios.