The Council Quarterly 2025 v.1

Articles In This Issue:

Piecing Together the Urban Forest
Stump the Forester: American or Oak Mistletoe (Phorandendron serotinum)
Tree of the Quarter: Trumpet Trees (Handroanthus chrysotrichus, Tabebuia aurea & Tabebuia heterophylla)
Meet the President
Scholarship Recipient
FUFC – What Are We Talking About in 2025?
2024 Friends of Our Urban Forest Awards Program Winners
Current Members
Membership Information
Previous Presidents and 2025 FUFC Executive Committee Members

President’s Letter

John Snow, FUFC President 2025 Hello, members of the Florida Urban Forestry Council,

I’m John Snow, and I’m honored to serve as President of the Florida Urban Forestry Council in 2025. As an experienced Board-Certified Master Arborist with years of progressive experience with the FUFC, I’m deeply committed to protecting and enhancing the urban forests that are essential for the future vitality of Florida. It’s a privilege, and only natural, that I bring this passion to FUFC as we embark on an exciting new chapter together.

As we look to the future, I’m thrilled to announce several new initiatives and updates that will strengthen FUFC’s impact and expand our reach:

Urban Forestry Institute (UFI): A renewed focus on making UFI FUFC’s premiere educational event.
Annual In-Person Summit & Awards: Back by popular demand, providing opportunities to connect and celebrate excellence in urban forestry.
Bi-Monthly Webinar Series: Offering CEUs and ongoing education to keep members informed and certified.
Website Enhancements: A refreshed website featuring a new member’s area.
Social Media Strategy: Promoting FUFC’s mission and initiatives to a broader audience.
Membership Growth: Expanding our membership to include professionals from more diverse fields across the state.
Grant Workshops: Continuing to support the Urban and Community Forestry grant program through the Florida Forest Service.
Student Chapters: Sparking interest in a new generation of professionals by establishing FUFC college chapters.

These initiatives are ambitious, but they’re entirely possible with your participation. We need willing & enthusiastic volunteers to step forward and join us in making this vision a reality. Your involvement will make all the difference.

I also encourage all members to renew their memberships and help spread the word to recruit new members. Together, we can grow FUFC and continue making a lasting impact on Florida’s urban forests.

Thank you for your dedication and shared passion to urban forestry. I’m excited to work alongside each of you to bring this vision to life.

Thank you.

John Snow
2025 FUFC President

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