The San Diego Regional Urban Forest Council is accepting nominations for our 2017 Annual Awards!
Please nominate any people, projects, organizations, or agencies, who you think deserve recognition and celebration for their work in San Diego County in 2017.
Congrats again to our 2016 awardees:
Best Innovative Urban Forest Project
City of La Mesa Downtown Village Streetscape Improvement Project
Recognized for their innovative use of silva-cells in the reconstruction and reforestation of their Downtown area.
Best Community Tree Planting Event or Arbor Day
Tree San Diego Parks Plus Event
The Parks Plus Project benefits the San Diego region through the planting of 75 environmentally beneficial trees in four parks: Southcrest Community Park, Dorothy Petway Park, Mountain View Park, and Kimball Park. The new trees will increase shade, add beauty, and reduce air pollution and storm water run-off. Parks Plus honored the service of Officer Jonathan De Guzman, who selflessly gave his life while protecting the residents of the Southcrest Community, by dedicating the planting of the trees In Southcrest Community Park on this day.
Best Urban Forestry Educational Project
Global Forest Link
For their innovative engagement of high school students, in learning about their forests and connecting with other students across the world. www.globalforestlink.com
Trees and Water Award
Bruce Englebert and Cynthia Irmer
For their tireless efforts in involving community youth to water new tree plantings and educate them about the benefits of trees.
Best San Diego Regional Urban Forests Council Representative
Anne Fege
For her tremendous involvement and achievements in multiple urban forestry groups and projects in the San Diego area.
