Urban Forestry Advisory Board

Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners
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Bettman Center, 4 Beech Ln, Cincinnati 45208 (Directions)

The Urban Forestry Advisory Board (UFAB) is responsible for advising the Director of Parks on the establishments of appropriate urban forestry programs, regulations, and the planning, promotion and guidance to the urban forestry program.

The Board is comprised of nine representatives from the following: two from the Community at Large, two from the Green Industry, two from the Business Community, and the City Planner, City Engineer, and City Architect. The City positions are permanent; the other six positions are appointed by the City Manager and serve four-year terms.The UFAB meets at least six times per year, elects its officers and adopts its own operating procedures consistent with city practice and policy.

The Urban Forestry Advisory Board Gerald Checco, Chair Scott Beuerlein, Vice-Chair Mark Bambach Maria Dienger Greg Long Berteena Inez Rollins Crystal Russell Angela Strunc

Meets at least six times per year. The schedule varies but the meetings are always held on the second Thursday of the month. All meetings will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Bettman Center, 4 Beech Lane, Cincinnati Ohio 45208

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Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners

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The mission of the Cincinnati Park Board is “to conserve, manage, sustain, and enhance parks’ natural and cultural resources and public greenspace for the enjoyment, enlightenment and enrichment of the Cincinnati community.”

The Board of Park Commissioners has regularly scheduled meetings on the third Thursday of every month, starting at 9:00 A.M.Meetings of the Board of Park Commissioners can be viewed in real time on the Cincinnati Parks YouTube Channel or attended in person.

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Urban Forestry Advisory Board

Cincinnati Board of Park Commissioners

Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

10:00 a.m. EST