VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS

URBAN FORESTRY AWARD 2018

NOMINATION FORM

The VASWCD Forestry Committee in 1994 developed guidelines for an Urban Forestry Award. The purpose of this award is to give recognition to those groups who are leaders in their area in tree planting, protection, education, etc. The data sheet for your district winner will be forwarded to the VASWCD Forestry Committee for evaluation. The winner will be recognized at the Association’s Annual Meeting in December. Attach supporting documentation if needed and return to the VASWCD by the September 14, 2018 deadline.

  • Name of Organization/Municipality/Developer: ______
  • AddressCounty:______
  • SWCD Nominating:______
  • Total Acres: ______
  • Woodland Acres:______
  • Location of Property:______

1. What are organization/municipality/developer’s primary objectives?

2. What type of project was undertaken:

______Tree planting

______Tree planting for watershed protection

______Tree retention/protection(builder/developer)

______Tree protection

______Tree planting for stabilization

______Public education on trees(i.e., brochures, videos, etc.)

3. If trees were planted, were they planted properly? (i.e., according to published guidelines byVirginia Tech, International Society of Arboriculture, etc.)

4. Do tree-planting projects use appropriate species for the area and for the site? (i.e., small treesunder powerlines and in restricted spaces)

5. Does the tree-planting project provide for maintenance and care of trees? (such as watering,mulching, and pruning)

6. How well did the organization/developer work with the municipality when doing projects on publicproperty?(are projects in harmony with government programs, regulations)

7. In assessing the effectiveness of the project, did they accomplish the primary objectives?

  • will they be maintained ______
  • are the projects technically sound ______
  • are the publications technically sound ______

8. To what extent has the project(s) increased public awareness and mobilized publicsupport?

9. Does the project(s) have high visibility?

10. If the project(s) is educational, do publications or videos have good distribution?

11. Describe the level of volunteer involvement, particularly if the project(s) undertook anytype of significant fund-raising effort.

12. Narrative. Explain why you think this organization/municipality/developer deserves thisaward (how has the nominee demonstrated stewardship concepts in the management ofthis project; how has the nominee used the project to promote the conservation story?)

SWCD Nomination Confirmation/Information:

Nominated by: ______Date: ______

Approved by: ______Date: ______

All nominations for the Urban BMP Award should be received by September 14, 2018 to:

Virginia Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts

7308 Hanover Green Dr., Suite 100

Mechanicsville, VA 23111

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