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for people who make or support daily
tree planting and care decisions in com-
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City Trees is the online, bimonthly magazine
produced by the Urban & Community Forestry
Society. The UCFS is a Professional Affiliate of the
International Society of Arboriculture.
President
Jamie King, Blacksburg, VA
jking@americanforests.org
Vice President
David Lefcourt, Cambridge, MA
dlefcourt@cambridgema.gov
Past President
Rachel Habig-Myers, Fairfax, VA
rachel.habig-myers@fairfaxcounty.gov
Executive Director
Leslie Berckes, Des Moines, IA
lberckes@ucfsociety.org
Executive Board
2025 Darren Green, Alexandria, LA
2026 Keith O'Herrin, Charlotte, NC
2026 Emily King, Austin, TX
2028 Jenn Cairo, Portland, OR
2028 Mesude Duyar Ozyurekoglu, Louisville, KY
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
Brett O'Brien, Columbia, MO
Felipe Alberto Fuentes Ramírez, Calera de Tango, Chile
Aruni Sabina, Athens, Ohio
Tami Sadonoja, Hamilton, ON
Jeff Shimonski, Miami, FL
City Trees 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
Contact UCFS
Urban & Community Forestry Society
PO Box 13242
Des Moines, IA 50310
lberckes@ucfsociety.org
