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Charlottesville, VA  22903

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WHO WE ARE: Board of Directors

TREES VIRGINIA, registered with the state as Virginia Urban Forest Council is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality of life through the Stewardship of our Commonwealth’s urban and community trees. Established in 1990, the organization works to promote an awareness of our community forests and the value of trees.  The Council is guided by a non-paid volunteer Board of Directors who meet quarterly.  Council represents a wide range of professions, organizations and volunteers who are interested in stimulating a public awareness of the role trees and forests play in the urban environment. 

The current Board members are:

Executive Board

• Neil Clark, President
• Kristina Bezanson, Vice President
• Phil Johnson, Treasurer
• Kevin Sigmon, Secretary

Permanent Seats

• Paul Revell, VA Dept. of Forestry
• Barbara White, VA. Dept. of Forestry
• Dr. Eric Wiseman, Associate Professor - Virginia Tech

Ex-Officio

• Jay Banks, Past President
• Adam Downing

Directors

• Kevin Beal - Real Estate Seat
• Vacant - Horticulturalist Seat
• Dr. Marcus Comer - VSU-Higher Education Seat
• Ineke Dickman - At Large Seat
• Kim Edwards-Planner Seat
• Kristina Bezanson- Educator Seat
• Keith Forry - Utility Forester Seat
• Bill Mauzy - Landscape Architect Seat
• Mark Watson - Builder Seat
• Ben Thompson - Municipal Arborist Seat
• Pamela Schuler Arrington - VNLA Seat
• Luke McCall - MAC-ISA Seat
• Nicky Staunton - Garden Club Seat
• Jonathan Sledge - Private Arborist Seat
• Jen Jenkins - At Large Seat
• Louise Seals - Tree Steward Seat
• Anitra Webster - Virginia Forestry Association (VFA) Seat

Our philosophy, providing a healthy place for forests in our urban communities, requires that we work together to protect and enhance the natural environment.  All who live and work in the communities around Virginia affect the condition of the forested parks and green areas, as well as the trees along streets, in yards, and in front of offices and businesses. If you are interested in supporting or promoting the vision of a healthy forest within our communities, please donate to Trees Virginia.