FUFC Urban Forestry Summit

Description

Join Us for the Florida Urban Forestry Council’s Inaugural Urban Forestry Summit! The Florida Urban Forestry Council is thrilled to announce its Inaugural Membership Summit—a dynamic event bringing together professionals, advocates, and enthusiasts dedicated to the health and sustainability of Florida’s urban forests.
📅 Date: July 31st – August 1st, 2025
📍 Location: Hilton University of Florida Conference Center – Gainesville, FL

FUFC Membership Summit Schedule

Thursday, July 31st

8:00 – 8:15 AM        President’s Welcome
8:15 – 9:15 AM        Introducing Florida’s Urban Forest Management Plan (1 CEU)
                                Presented by Todd Little
9:15 – 10:15 AM      Connecting Urban Forestry to Florida-Friendly Landscaping (1 CEU)
                                 Presented by Jamie Daugherty Hagyari
10:15 – 10:45 AM    Vendor Break
10:45 – 11:45 AM    Tree Preservation Ordinance & Tree Development Code (1 CEU)
                                Presented by John Snow & John Harris
11:45 – 12:45 PM    Tree Giveaways: A Municipal Perspective & Volunteer Tree Planting & Tree Distribution                                       Events (1 CEU) Presented by Mark Williams & Mark Cassini
12:45 – 2:00 PM      Lunch & Wrap Up Session
 2:30 – 6:30 PM       FUFC Executive Committee Meeting

Friday, August 1st

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM    Networking Breakfast & Welcome
8:30 – 11:30 AM        Living Cities Bus Tour: Florida’s Urban Forestry in Practice (3 CEUs)

• Innovations Square – Bioswales
• Tree Wells in Construction – Tom Petty Park
• Subdivision with low-impact development- Madera (SW Gainesville)
• UF Forestry Downtown Area

11:30 – 12:00 PM    FUFC Membership Meeting & Sponsor Presentations
12:00 – 1:30 PM      Awards Luncheon & Keynote Speaker – Kevin Hunt, LIAF
1:30 – 3:00 PM     Urban Forestry Panel Discussion (Afternoon = 2 CEUs)
Panelists: Mark Williams, Mark Cassini, John Snow, John Harris, Todd Little, Jamie Daugherty Hagyari
Moderators: Omar Leon / Joe Anderson

4 CEUs on Thursday and 5 CEUs on Friday are available from ISA, FNGLA, LIAF, SAF, LACES, CAM. Attendance will be verified to be eligible for CEUs.