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Overview

The City of Saint Paul: Department of Parks and Recreation recently formed a Tree Advisory Panel (TAP) consisting of Saint Paul residents representing each of the City Council wards, city staff, members of the business community, University of Minnesota, and Friends of the Parks and Trails of Saint Paul and Ramsey County. Chaired by Highland Park resident Gary Johnson, the panel held their first meeting on November 17, 2008, reconvening monthly ever since. Major activities undertaken thus far are addressing green infrastructure opportunities of the Central Corridor and the emerald ash borer.

Mission Statement

The Saint Paul Tree Advisory Panel's mission is to serve as a link between the Forestry section and the citizens of Saint Paul to preserve, promote and enhance the urban forest of Saint Paul.

Goals/Implementation:

• To communicate the expectations of citizens with regard to the urban forest;

• To assist in public education and awareness of trees and the role they play in our city;
• To review and advise Forestry on its policies, procedures and operations regarding trees;
• To assist in lobbying for resources needed to protect and enhance the urban forest;
• To assist in setting long term goals to promote and sustain a healthy, diverse urban forest;

• To help develop strategies to address the long term health of the urban forest, including research and study of emerging threats and those things that affect its viability.

Tree Advisory Panel Members 

Dustin Ellis - Ward 1

Christine Soutter - Ward 2

Gary Johnson (Chair) - Ward 3

Barb Spears - Ward 4

Tim Morgan - Ward 5

Rich Kramer - Ward 6

VACANT - Ward 7

Kristen Nelson - University of Minnesota

Shawn Bartsh - Business

Andy Hovland - Tree Company

Dave Ronzani – Parks and Recreation Design

Erick Goodlow – Parks Commission

Jeanne Weigum – Friends of the Parks and Trails

Rachel Coyle – Saint Paul, Parks and Recreation Department, Forestry Unit

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Next Meetings

January 16
Como Steetcar Station
5:30 p.m.

February 20
Linwood Recreation Center
5:30 p.m.

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If you have questions about TAP or are interested in becoming a member, please contact:

Rachel Coyle

651-632-2431