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London, On, Ca

London, Ontario, Canada

London, Ontario, Canada

Oversight of the team of inspectors that administer and enforce the City’s Tree Protection and Boulevard Tree Protection By-laws, and the tree portion of the Property Standards By-law Tree planting on City owned road allowances – 5,000 trees annuallyYoung tree feed and structural prune program Stumping and boulevard restoration programReview, comment, and ongoing monitoring of all construction projects on City owned land, from a forestry perspectiveDecrease planting mortality rates and report annuallyPartner with Urban Forestry planning on upcoming projectsDevelopment and monitoring of staff training

London, Canada Area

From a forestry perspective: review, comment on and monitor implementation of proposed Consents and Variances, Demolition Permits and Building Permits; Site Plans, Official Plan Amendments, and Zoning By-law Amendments; Development Proposals and Draft Plans; proposed plans of Subdivision, and Environmental Assessments.Weed Inspector for City Owned lands.Administration and enforcement of tree related By-Laws.Public outreach and extension (education).Team lead for Corporate Asset Management.

Brantford, Ontario

Investigate and evaluate forestry related issues generated by both internal and public inquiries, including single tree issues, parks management, woodlot/forest ecosystem concerns, and input into planning decisions.Assess, evaluate, and provide comments on conditions of single trees and natural ecosystems within the urban environment.Create, schedule, and supervise quality of execution of forestry related work orders including tree maintenance, removals, stump removals, and new tree planting.Balance the needs of natural systems and humans in the urban environmentDocument related findings, actions taken, dates, locations, mitigating factors, and other relevant information; maintain records and databases.Conduct public relations both informally and formally in one-on-one and larger group situations. Respond to contentious issues with knowledge and professionalism.Respond to urban forestry related emergency situationsRespond to or be able to assist with other emergency situations under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation DepartmentWeed Inspector

Facilitated operations of the local stewardship council, including organizing meetings; liaising with network members and partners; gathering information and experts for projects; updating and maintaining the web site; preparing reports and work plans; monitoring and maintaining the budget and financial records; promoting the program.Supported partner groups including Habitat Haldimand, Haldimand and Area Woodlot Owners Association, Brant Woodlot Owners, Boss Gobblers of Brant/Oxford (NWTF), County of Brant, and the Six Nations Forestry Department and Eco Centre.Supported and continued programs including the Natural Connections program for establishing tallgrass prairie and savanna ecosystems in the Grand River Plains; Ontario Envirothon (Provincial and Regional Level); and the local Children's Water FestivalPrepared and delivered presentations, workshops and courses

Exeter, Ontario

Responsible for all forestry operations including forest stand analysis; forest stands harvest; Created the Terms of Reference for the Authority’s Forest Management Strategy; guided the creation Forest Management Plans; contributed to the creation of Master Plans for 8 Conservation Areas; created and approved Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) plans for private landowners; ran afforestation programs; prepared tree planting planscoordinated tree planting and habitat restoration projects with partners including Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, NWFT – Dorchester Chapter, Aylmer East Elgin High School CELP Program, the Ruffed Grouse Society, and local conservation clubsCreated and delivered presentations and hosted tours on land stewardship related topics

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