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<font color="#008000">Good morning Philip:<br>
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"We do indeed need collaborative advocacy among Urban Foresters in
Canada...every time we try to get that going it starts and then fades
away again...this really should be a prime initiative for Tree Canada and
topic at the CUFC. Is there any of this type of discussion planned at
this years CUFC ie Canada specific discussion towards solutions to
Canadian problems." </font></blockquote><br>
<font color="#008000">As a matter of fact, ISA's Exec. Dir. - Jim
Skiera - is budgeting some $$'s to help fund an ISA Cdn roundtable
of Urban Forestry Across Canada, specifically to discuss / brain storm
key issues country-wide. We anticipate a group of about 15 - 18 folks,
hoping to collaborate in findings. It wont be a long session, but at
least a start. We haven't put all the details together yet, but will
shortly be seeking -out potential topics & Cdn ISA members who can
attend. <br><br>
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B E (Randy) Lidkea<br>
Vice President International Society of Arboriculture<br>
205 5th Ave W<br>
Owen Sound ON N4K 6G2<br><br>
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519-376-1727 hrmiata@rogers.com<br>
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<font face="Times New Roman, Times" size=2 color="#008000">The
International Society of Arboriculture is a worldwide professional
organization dedicated to fostering a greater appreciation for trees and
to promoting research, technology, and the professional practice of
Arboriculture.</font> </blockquote><br>
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