[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Who We Are” text_orientation=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”|900|||||||” title_font_size=”60px” background_color=”#81754d” background_image=”https:\/\/tufc.com\/media\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Neighborhoods.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”on” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”200px||20px|” global_colors_info=”{}” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”About Us” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Founded in 1991, the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council (TUFC) is our state’s oldest non-profit voice for trees. We are a diverse group of Tennesseans \u2014<\/span> urban foresters, arborists, community leaders, educators, gardeners, landscape designers \u2014<\/span> who strive to expand public awareness of the role trees and forests play in the urban environment.\u00a0 Through our programs, events, and outreach, we work to inspire action<\/strong>, exchange information<\/strong>, foster collaborations<\/strong>, and represent all people<\/strong> to support healthy urban and community forests.<\/p>\n We are a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded by various sources, including our members, program revenue, private donors, and the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry through a grant from the <\/span>U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service<\/span>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/tufc.com\/media\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2022-conference-awards-1.png” alt=”Sharon Tree Climb” title_text=”2022 conference awards” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Our Mission” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our mission is to inspire and empower people to develop, grow and sustain vibrant, healthy, and productive urban and community forests.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Our Vision” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our vision is for every Tennessean throughout every region of the state to enjoy the full benefits of a vibrant, healthy and productive urban and community forest.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_orientation=”center” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The first urban forestry council in Tennessee met on February 14, 1991, at 10 a.m. at the main conference room of the Department of Conservation, 701 Broadway, Nashville, Tennessee. The urban forestry section of the Tennessee Division of Forestry organized the meeting.<\/p>\n Individuals present to form this council were Alice Ann Barge, Marilyn Brown, Janet Bunch, Steve Clark, Josh Collins, Jim Cortese, Debra Dedrick, Kim Hawkins, Gene Hyde, Jim Johnson, Wilma Keeney, Martine Madlinger, Rick Minton, Tom Simpson, Dr. George Weaver and Guy Zimmerman. Others present included Ed Macie of the US Forest Service, Roy Ashley, Hart Applegate, Wayne Clatterbuck, Marsha Thibault and Bruce Webster of the Tennessee Division of Forestry and Sharon Fitzgerald from the Tennessee Municipal League.<\/p>\n Read about the First Minutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ text_font=”||||||||” text_orientation=”center” animation_style=”fade” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Since 2000 the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council has hosted Town Hall meetings in 34 cities across the state. These meetings are opportunities to bring together city elected officials and employees and tree board members to focus on the local urban forestry program and to note what is happening statewide and nationally.<\/p>\n Meeting locations included: Nashville, TTU Cookeville, Jackson, Clarksville, Nashville\/Brentwood, Knoxville, Memphis, Harrogate, Murfreesboro, Sparta, Pulaski, TSU Nashville, UT Knoxville, McMinnville, Dickson Renaissance Center, Cookeville, Johnson City, Legislative Plaza of the State Capitol \u2013 Nashville, Cleveland, Jackson, Clarksville with a dedication of the memorial Tuttle Grove, Chattanooga including a city tour, Morristown including arboretum tour, Lebanon, Signal Mountain, Franklin, Kingston and Lakeland, Jackson and Crossville.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ inner_shadow=”on” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#f7f7f7″ disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ module_class=” et_pb_row_fullwidth” _builder_version=”4.16″ width=”94%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” max_width=”94%” max_width_tablet=”80%” max_width_phone=”” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” make_fullwidth=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n TUFC April Board Meeting<\/strong>: Download<\/a><\/p>\n MINUTES<\/strong>: January<\/a>, April<\/a>, July<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”||||||||” text_orientation=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_delay=”300ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.16″ toggle_font=”||||||||” body_font=”||||||||” animation_style=”fade” animation_delay=”300ms” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”2016″ open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”left” custom_css_toggle_title=”text-align:center;” global_colors_info=”{}”]MINUTES<\/strong>: February<\/a>, April<\/a>, July<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”2015″ _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”left” custom_css_toggle_title=”text-align:center;” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Read the 2015 Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”2014″ _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”left” custom_css_toggle_title=”text-align:center;” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Read the 2014 Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”2013″ _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”left” custom_css_toggle_title=”text-align:center;” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Read the 2013 Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”center” animation_style=”fade” animation_delay=”600ms” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.16″ toggle_font=”||||||||” body_font=”||||||||” animation_style=”fade” animation_delay=”600ms” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Invisible” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”left” custom_css_main_element=”display:none;” custom_css_toggle_title=”text-align:center;” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”2012″ _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”left” custom_css_toggle_title=”text-align:center;” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Read the 2012 Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”2011″ _builder_version=”4.16″ text_orientation=”left” custom_css_toggle_title=”text-align:center;” global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Read the 2011 Report<\/a>.<\/p>\nHistory of Tennessee Urban Forestry Council<\/h2>\n
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Tree Climb<\/h4>\n
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