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Urban and Community Forestry Awards

Calling all Nominations!

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management is seeking nominations for our four Urban and Community Forestry Awards. Please help us recognize exceptional forestry efforts made in your community during the 2021 calendar year!

The Awards:

CITIZEN FORESTER OF THE YEAR

For an outstanding individual who upholds and demonstrates values associated with a dedication to forestry and responsible management of forest resources. This person is a constructive member and dedicated volunteer within their community and is currently not employed as a forester or in a related field.

PALO VERDE AWARD FOR URBAN FORESTRY ENHANCEMENT

This award is given to an exceptional business whose work provides innovative leadership or contributions that enable the advancement of sustainable forestry efforts at a local or state level.

IRONWOOD AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE

This award is presented to an exemplary government official or employee who, through extraordinary efforts, has significantly and positively enhanced urban forest management at a community or state level.

PONDEROSA PINE PARTNERSHIP AWARD

To increase the recognition of outstanding urban forestry projects in Arizona, this award is presented for the innovative, strategic, and/or pioneering collaborative efforts of organizations in Arizona. It recognizes a project for the exceptional involvement of multiple organizations that was implemented in 2021.

Information:

The deadline for submissions is Monday, February 28th.

Winners will be announced during our virtual Arbor Day Celebration on April 22nd, 2022!

See full submission instructions here. Email your submissions and any questions to our Conservation Education Coordinator Megan at mlasley@dffm.az.gov.

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