City Trees is the online magazine produced by the
Urban & Community Forestry Society, and is published
bimonthly. The UCFS is a Professional Affiliate of the
International Society of Arboriculture.
President
Earl Eutsler, Washington, DC
earl.eutsler@dc.gov
Vice President
Rachel Habig-Myers, Fairfax, VA
rachel.habig-myers@fairfaxcounty.gov
Past President
Samuel Oludunfe, Chula Vista, CA
samoludunfe@gmail.com
Executive Director
Leslie Berckes, Des Moines, IA
lberckes@ucfsociety.org
Executive Board
2023 Jamie King, Blacksburg, VA
2024 Michael Martini, Barnegat, NJ
2024 Julianne Schieffer, Collegeville, PA
2025 Darren Green, Alexandria, LA
2025 David Lefcourt, Cambridge, MA
Editorial Review Committee
Chair: Allison Craig, Toronto, ON
Adrina Bardekjian, Toronto, ON
Rachel Barker, Tallassee, AL
Owen Croy, New Westminster, BC
Nikhilesh Desai, Portland, OR
Sitara Gare, Brisbane, Australia
Rich Hauer, Stevens Point, WI
Jamie Kirby, Missoula, MT
Brett O'Brien, Columbia, MO
Felipe Alberto Fuentes Ramírez, Calera de Tango, Chile
Tami Sadonoja, Hamilton, ON
Jeff Shimonski, Miami, FL
USFS Liaison
David Sivyer, National Urban & Community Forestry
IRA Program Manager, U.S. Forest Service
ISA Representative
Scott Altenhoff, Eugene, OR
Graphic Designer
Sarah Gugercin
Story Ideas/Editorial Inquiries
City Trees Editor Michelle Sutton
msutton@ucfsociety.org
Advertising Rates & Calendar
City Trees Editor Michelle Sutton
msutton@ucfsociety.org
UCFS Website
ucfsociety.org
Disclaimer: No endorsement or any statement of claims in advertisements or articles is assumed by City Trees, the editorial
staff, the Urban & Community Forestry Society, or its officers and members. The use of trade, firm, corporation, vendor, or
proprietary product name is for the information and convenience of the reader. Such use does not constitute an evaluation, con-
clusion, recommendation, endorsement, or approval of any products or service to the exclusion of others. Photos and art used in
City Trees are copyright to their respective owners and are reproduced in City Trees for illustrative purposes only.
Contact UCFS
Urban & Community Forestry Society
PO Box 13242
Des Moines, IA 50310
lberckes@ucfsociety.org
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