Posted on by Vince Mikulanis

Tree Advocacy Class in Ocean Beach!

SDRUFC Executive Committee member, Anne Fege has been working with Ocean Beach residents to address specific concerns and opportunities, and lately to develop a Tree Advocacy Handbook and Class.  The class now has a date-time, location, and outline!  This is an extension of the “tree advocacy” that has been in the works.

SDRUFC is sponsoring the event Saturday, March 25, 2017, 9:30 to 12:00 (starting with coffee and bagels), at the Ocean Beach Community Center, 4843 Voltaire Street. The event is FREE! Register at https://treeadvocacyclass.eventbrite.com

This short class will answer these questions:  Where are the trees and who owns the trees? What laws apply to trees, and who takes care of them? What does it take to manage trees?  What can citizens do for trees in San Diego?  More information in Tree Advocacy Handbook that all participants will receive.

Some of the text we’re using:
The most powerful action you can take to protect and enhance trees is to speak on behalf of sound urban forest management whenever you have an opportunity. Citizens play vital roles insupporting urban forestry, calling for adequate funding, planting and taking care of trees, and calling out “I want trees in my neighborhood!