MFI graduates are usually an outspoken group and the 2011 class is no exception. Here’s what some of them are saying about MFI.
This was the most eye-opening class I have attended. It covers the management skills that you need to take your program to the next level.” —Joe Archer, City of Logan, Utah
MFI was the most influential and valu- able U&CF training I’ve received during my career! I would recommend this training to all city foresters/arborists and state U&CF professionals.” —Kelly Washburn, State of Utah, Forestry Division
Don’t think of MFI as another conference but as a learning experience to expand yourself.” —Jeremy Ramsey, City of Arlington, Texas
MFI has confirmed to me that I have chosen the right career path and that the frustra- tions of my job are not obstacles but learn- ing opportunities.” —Keith O’Herrin, City of Austin, Texas
MFI is one of the most unique and inter- esting training opportunities I have ever attended. You learn so many things that will help you grow as an urban forestry leader.” —Carolyn Meredith, City of Sunset Valley, Texas
Valley Crest Tree Company, the Arbor Day Foundation, Davey Tree, the U.S. Forest Service, and the South Carolina Forestry Commission. One of the unsung heroes among the MFI sponsors is the Texas Forest Service, which has sponsored the attendance of sev- eral urban forestry professionals at MFI each year. This effort has created a legacy of close to 50 urban forestry leaders throughout Texas who will change the way communities manage their urban and community for- ests. The Texas Forest Service is a role model for other state forestry agencies in delivering quality programs at the community level.
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Attendees learn how to make the media work for them when approached by camera crews. They also get a chance to experi- ence live interviews from a seasoned TV Reporter.
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