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<p class=MsoNormal>Dear Network Member:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>As part of the Canadian Urban Forest Strategy, the Canadian
Urban Forest Network was created to act as a catalyst for the active support
and awareness of Canada’s urban forests. Following discussions at the Canadian
Urban Forest Conference 8 (Strathcona, AB), a National Steering Committee was established,
in order to define a strategic direction for the Network and to create clear
orientation for organization and planning. The members of the National Steering
Committee are:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-CA>Greg Ward, City of Surrey (B.C.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-CA>Martha Barwinsky, City of
Winnipeg (Prairies)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-CA>Adrina Ambrosii, University of
Toronto (Ontario)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-CA>Amery Boyer, Annapolis Royal (Atlantic)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-CA>Andy Kenney, University of
Toronto (Co-Chair)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-CA>Michael Rosen, Tree Canada (Co-Chair)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span lang=EN-CA>Bruno Chicoine, Tree Canada
(Secretary)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I am taking advantage of this communication by introducing you
to Bruno Chicoine, a Project Manager for Tree Canada who is specializing in urban
forest projects. A graduate of the University of Moncton, Bruno is highly
motivated by all aspects of urban forestry, including the Canadian Urban Forest
Network.. Please, feel free to contact him if you have any questions about us,
the Network, or urban forestry in Canada at <a href="mailto:Bruno@treecanada.ca">Bruno@treecanada.ca</a>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The National Steering Committee had its first meeting on
June 17 and will meet on a monthly basis after August. To view the minutes of
the last meeting or any of the other initiatives of the Network please visit: <a
href="http://www.cufn-rcfu.ca">www.cufn-rcfu.ca</a> . <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Yours,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Michael Rosen<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>President, Tree Canada<o:p></o:p></p>
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