optimizing the use of volunteer time in municipal forestry programs
DESCRIPTION
Volunteers are one of the greatest assets a municipality can have to support the health of their urban forest. However, volunteer efforts may be underutilized without a clear understanding of what they can offer compared to how much input is required to support their tasks. Through case studies, we can learn about some of the costs, time frames, training and support that need to be provided for various volunteer efforts. This can help municipalities get the most out of volunteer efforts in conjunction with professionals and municipal workers.TRANSCRIPT
Don't ever question the value of volunteers.
Noah's Ark was built by volunteers; the
Titanic was built by professionals.
Volunteers are unpaid but they are
not worthless – they are priceless!
Volunteers have time to give, not
time to waste.
Some jobs are appropriate for non-professional volunteers
Other jobs should be left to professionals
What can go wrong…
How to make a proper pruning cut can be taught & supervised relatively easily.
Best Management Practices Tree Pruning (Revised 2008)
International Society of Arboriculture
Companion publication to the ANSI A300 Part 1: Tree, Shrub, and Other Woody Plant Maintenance – Standard Practices, Pruning
Recruitin Methods
Qualitative evaluation of trees and most pruning should be done by professionals.
Likelihood of Failure AND Impacting a Target (Table 1)
Andy Hillman
ISA Certified Arborist/Municipal Specialist
NJCTE #607
607-339-3968