Open Call For Nominations
The USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program is currently accepting nominations/applications for non-Forest Service positions, listed below, on the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (The Council).
Forestry Advisory Council Establishment:
The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council is in accordance to Section 9 of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act, as amended by Title XII, Section 1219 of Public Law No. 101-624 (Act) (16 U.S.C. 2105g), and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2) (FACA).
FORESTRY ADVISORY COUNCIL — ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE:
The Secretary shall establish a National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council for the purpose of—
(A) developing a national urban and community forestry action plan;
(B) evaluating the implementation of that plan; and
(C) developing criteria for, and submitting recommendations with respect to, the urban and community forestry challenge cost-share program.
The Council serves in an advisory capacity to the Secretary of Agriculture and the Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program and related natural resources. For additional information about the NUCFAC Council, click here
Open Call For Nominations
View the official 'Open Call for Nominations (.pdf)' announcement for additional details and for the complete list of council positions approved to represent the NUCFAC council.
Find out more about the council 'Roles and Responsibilities' to see if a council member position is right for you.
You can nominate someone or self-nominate/apply for an available council position online, see the 'Nominate a Colleague' or 'Self-Nominate/Apply' sections below to get started..
Future Upcoming Positions
We are currently accepting nominations/applications for the following council position terms. While these positions are not currently under consideration, those that apply will be considered once the positions become available.
| Available Council Positions | Term (Beg / End) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P06 |
Forest Products, Nursery, or Related Industries
|
Jan-2024 | Dec-2026 |
| P08 |
Academic Institutions with an Expertise in Urban and Community Forestry activities (position 1 of 2)
|
Jan-2024 | Dec-2026 |
| P10 |
Member Representing State Forestry Agencies
|
Jan-2024 | Dec-2026 |
| P12 |
USDA Extension Service
|
Jan-2024 | Dec-2026 |
| P15 |
Member from a Community with a Population greater than 50,000 and is active in urban and community forestry. They may not be an officer or employee of any government body.
|
Jan-2024 | Dec-2026 |
Self-Nominate / Apply Online:
The online self-nomination/ application process steps you through the application workflow processes allowing you to complete on-line forms and upload documents required to apply and submit your application. To begin a new application, click the 'Self-Nominate/Apply Online' button below. To view or edit a saved application, click the 'View/Edit' button. To apply for a new council position term or to maintain an existing application, you'll be prompted to securely login to this website. If you don't already have an account with us, you'll be prompted to setup your new account and profile.
Note: When applying for a national non-profit organization, academic institution, or society represented position, a Letter of Support is required from the leadership of the non-profit, academic, or society organization you will be representing.
Nominate a Colleague:
You can nominate someone you know for a council position. Before you make your nomination, contact the person you intend to nominate and make sure they are qualified and acceptable to being nominated for the council position you intend to nominate them for. To begin your nomination, click the '3rd Party Nomination' below. To nominate someone else for a new council position term, you'll be prompted to securely login to this website. If you don't already have an account with us, you'll be prompted to setup your new account and profile.
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