🌳National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council Meeting Notice
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
Summary
The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (Council) will hold a public meeting according to the details shown below. The committee is authorized under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, Section 9 (the Act) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). The purpose of the committee is to develop a national urban and community forestry ten-year action plan in accordance with Section (9)(g)(3)(A-F) of the Act, evaluate and report annually on the implementation of that plan to the Secretary, and develop criteria for and submit recommendations to the Forest Service's National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost-share Grant Program as required by Section (9)(f)(1-2) of the Act.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Forest Service
Business Impact
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The meeting discusses the National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost-share Grant Program and criteria development, which implies potential funding opportunities for businesses involved in urban forestry or related sectors. The requirement for public comments and involvement in future planning can also signal regulatory compliance needs for businesses.