"A tree, if it ever found a voice, could tell us some things about life:  Be patient - reaching your potential takes time; Bow to storms - they pass quickly; Appreciate the seasons - for even as they change they create a rich and complete life."

Mission Statement

The mission of the Urban Forestry Division is to promote healthy urban forests through leadership, education, awareness, and advocacy so as to enhance the beauty and prosperity of the community.

Vision

To have every feasible planting space in the City of Pompano Beach be occupied by a suitable and thriving tree of good health and safe structure.

What is an Urban Forest?

An urban forest is a collection of naturally occurring or planted trees that grow within our city. In a wider sense it may include any kind of woody plants growing in and around our community.  In a narrower sense it describes areas whose ecosystems are inherited from wilderness leftovers.  Care and management of urban forests is known as urban forestry. 

Urban forests play an important role for us in many ways: they filter air, water, sunlight; provide shelter to animals; and recreational areas for people. Urban forests moderate local climate, slow wind and stormwater, and shade homes and businesses to conserve energy. They are critical in cooling the urban heat island effect, thus potentially reducing the number of unhealthful ozone days that plague us in peak summer months.

Tree City USA^®

The Tree City USA^® program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities that more than 135 million Americans call home. The many benefits of being a Tree City include creating a framework for action, education, a positive public image, and citizen pride. For more information visit www.arborday.org.  The City of Pompano Beach has proudly held the Tree City USA title for 22 years!

The Benefits of Urban Trees

• The benefits of urban trees are many: beautification, reduction of the urban heat island effect, reduction of stormwater runoff, reduction of air pollution, reduction of energy costs through increased shade over buildings, enhancement of property values, improved wildlife habitat, and mitigation of overall urban environmental impact.
• The presence of urban trees reduces stress, and trees have long been seen to benefit our health.  The shade of trees makes a place for people to meet and socialize.  Proper planning and community involvement are important for the positive results to be realized.
• Urban trees provide nesting sites and food for birds and other animals. People appreciate watching, feeding, photographing, and painting urban trees.  Urban trees and wildlife help people maintain their connection with nature.

Kimberly Pearson
Urban Forester
kimberly.pearson@copbfl.com
Phone: 954.786.4926
Fax: 954.786.4666

Kimberly started as the Landscape Inspector with the City of Pompano Beach in 1996, and has been the Urban Forester since 2001.  She has her degree in Ornamental Horticulture, is an ISA Certified Arborist, an LIAF Certified Landscape Inspector, and an FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional.  Kimberly is an authority on landscape inspection procedure and has trained both the public and private sectors on proper landscape installation and maintenance.  

The Urban Forester is generally responsible for the management and compliance of all aspects of the City’s landscaping codes.  The technical work involves landscape plan review, tree permit review, and tree mitigation compliance.

Wade Collum
Landscape Inspector
wade.collum@copbfl.com
Phone: 954.545.7766
Fax: 954.786.4666

Wade has worked for the City of Pompano Beach since 1994, and joined the Urban Forestry Office as Landscape Inspector in 2006.  Wade is an ISA Certified Arborist, an LIAF Certified Landscape Inspector, and an FNGLA Certified Landscape Technician. Wade currently serves as the president of the LIAF, is a member of the Palm Beach State College Horticulture Advisory Committee and is a Broward County Tree Trimmer Certification Instructor through the Broward County Extension Office.  Wade’s area of expertise is arboriculture, and is considered a leader in the landscape inspection industry.

The Landscape Inspector is generally responsible for inspecting job sites to insure compliance with the landscape plan and Code requirements.  The technical work involves field inspections for tree permits; assisting the Public Works Department and Code Compliance Division; and working directly with public residents addressing their concerns as it relates to landscaping. 

Related Links:
American Society of  Landscape Architects	International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
Broward County Department of Natural Resource	International Society of Arboriculture - Florida Chapter
Council of Trees & Landscape Appraisers	Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida (LIAF)
Florida Department of Ag Services	National Arbor Day Foundation
Florida Forest Service	North America Butterfly Assoc.
Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA)	Selecting a Tree Trimmer (Arborist)
Florida Power & Light (FPL)	Tree Care Industry Association
Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council	Tree Link
Florida Native Plant Society	UF-IFAS Cooperative Extension Service
Florida Urban Forestry Council	U.S.D.A. Forest Service
Florida Landscape Plants

National Wildlife Federation

April 2010 - Pompano Beach becomes a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat! Pompano Beach is the largest city in the State of Florida to bear the honor of Community Wildlife Habitat and the 42nd in the USA.  Join this worthy community effort and certify your home, place of business or school today!  Congratulations!
 

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Monday -  Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Excluding Holidays

We are available in the office for customer service Monday - Friday. 8 am – 9 am
No appointment is necessary during these hours.  

This time is used for general information, quick clarifications, scheduling inspections, etc.  All other forestry issues should be discussed and reviewed with an appointment to ensure proper service.  Please email us to make an appointment regarding a specific site or forestry issue. 

As trees often bring us out of the office, we spend a great deal of time outside.  The best way to contact us is by email.  Please know that if you do choose to call us, your voicemail message is important and we try our best to return the call promptly.  Again, the best way to contact us is by using email. 

Pest Identification FAQ
Tree Permits FAQ
Tree Trimming FAQ
Plan Review FAQ

Tree Permit Instructions
Tree Permit Application
Landscape Code
Plan Checklist
FPL RTRP Brochure
 

Details

Tree Protection
Tree Relocation
Root Pruning
Tree Relocation Specs
Palm Planting
Small Tree Planting
Large Tree Planting
Multi Trunk Tree Planting
Shrub Planting Detail
Ground Cover Planting
Pump Screening
Mechanical Eqt Screening
Fire Hydrant Clear Zone
Tree vs. Light Pole
 

Arbor Day 2010

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