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Thank you Shelley....you're next.</div>
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<div><b>From: </b>Shelley Vescio</div>
<div><b>Sent: </b>Tuesday, November 24, 2015 3:46 PM</div>
<div><b>To: </b>Canufnet (canufnet@list.web.net); Bob Benjamin (robert1238679@sbcglobal.net); Robert.W.Benjamin@aphis.usda.gov; SMA - Jerri (urbanforestry@prodigy.net); 'Rachel Barker'; 'jbarrick@sandiego.gov'</div>
<div><b>Reply To: </b>Canadian Urban Forest Network</div>
<div><b>Subject: </b>Re: [CANUFNET] e-Clippings - November 23, 2015</div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Congratulations John to you and your team. You have all done extraordinary work there and deserve kudos for your achievements. Well done!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Shelley</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D">Shelley Vescio RPF</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D">City of Thunder Bay Parks Division</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D">work (807) 625-2473</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="color:#1F497D">www.thunderbay.ca/urbanforestry</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> CANUFNET [mailto:canufnet-bounces@list.web.net]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>John McNeil<br>
<b>Sent:</b> November 23, 2015 11:42 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Bob Benjamin (robert1238679@sbcglobal.net); Robert.W.Benjamin@aphis.usda.gov; SMA - Jerri (urbanforestry@prodigy.net); 'Rachel Barker'; 'urbanforestry@prodigy.net'; 'jbarrick@sandiego.gov'; Canufnet (canufnet@list.web.net)<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [CANUFNET] FW: e-Clippings - November 23, 2015</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Toc436035891"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:15.5pt; font-family:"Futura Md BT"; color:navy">Town of Oakville forestry program receives SMA accreditation (November 21, Oakville News)</span></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:15.5pt; font-family:"Futura Md BT"; color:navy"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Town of Oakville is the first Canadian municipality to join a prestigious group of communities accredited by the Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA). SMA Accreditation
is the highest honour for municipal urban forestry programs. John McNeil, manager, Forestry Services accepted a plaque on the town’s behalf at the SMA’s 51st Annual International Conference and Trade Show on Tuesday.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">“The Town of Oakville continues to be a national leader in urban forestry,” said Mayor Rob Burton. “This SMA accreditation confirms that our commitment to the health, vibrancy
and protection of our tree canopy now and for future generations is paying off.”</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The town’s forestry program is the first outside of the USA to be accredited by SMA. SMA Accredited programs must have an ISA Certified Arborist on staff, an approved Local
Forest Master Plan, and a Tree City USA growth award certification or equivalent. They also must show preference for accredited tree care companies when contracting tree care work, adhere to ANSI standards for safety and performance, and adhere to SMA’s Code
of Ethics.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">In a letter to the town, SMA President, David Lefcourt praised the town’s forestry section for their outstanding efforts in maintaining its urban forest, and extended congratulations
to Mayor Rob Burton for his leadership. “This accreditation recognizes the dedication you and your forestry section staff have given to the Town of Oakville and the care of its urban forest. From routine operations to management and planning for your community
forest, the Town of Oakville is exceeding international standards and setting an example for others to follow,” he said.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">For more information on the town’s forestry programs, visit the Trees and Woodlands page at oakville.ca</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">About SMA</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">The Society of Municipal Arborists is a not-for-profit international organization of municipal arborists, urban and community foresters, members of tree boards, tree wardens,
consultants, municipal officials, and students who are involved in the professional management of trees where over 114 million people live, work, and play. SMA leads the world in building the confidence, competence, and camaraderie of the family of professionals
who create and sustain community forests. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.urban-forestry.com">
www.urban-forestry.com</a></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Michelle Tadique
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, November 23, 2015 9:59 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> _Members of Council<br>
<b>Cc:</b> _Corporate Communications Dept; _Senior Management Team; Lesley Patel; Pamela Knight; Andy Glynn; Andy Will; Barb Dance; Brad Sunderland; Brian Durdin; Carole Williams; Charles McConnell; Colleen Tino; Corey Ellis; Darnell Lambert; David Silva; Debbie
Dalle Vedove; Diane Childs; Donna Doyle; Dorothy St. George; Enrico Scalera; Erik Zutis; Frank Zabukovec; Frank Zhu; Gary Laframboise; Heather Logan; Ita Waghray; Jeffrey Lee; Joanne Phoenix; John Tutert; Kathy Patrick; Kim Galione; Kim Skippen; Kirk Biggar;
Lesley Gill Woods; Lyn Morgan; Lynn Horlor; Michael Brennan; Nancy Beddoe; Richard Preyde; Sarah Douglas-Murray; ServiceOakville; Suzanne Madder; Tim Tucker; Tricia Lewis; Vicki Tytaneck; Jill Marcovecchio; Scott Hannah; Christina Tizzard; Carolyn Van Sligtenhorst;
Susan Schappert; Joe Nethery; Leny Dinelle; Shawn Boast; Lee Calver-Guy; Lisa Vallis; Erica Roberts; David Brennan; Lynne McCracken; Michael Slee; Darryl McWilliam; Lina Marinova; Oksana Kachmar; Elizabeth Davson; Brent Copeland; Trisha Henderson; Carly Dodds;
Paula Adamson; Carolyn Little; Jana Kelemen; Mark Covert; Jim Ball; Audrey Ferguson; Nicole Wolfe; Robert Cameron; Victoria Stasiuk; George Birtig; Jane Arnett; John McNeil; Joanna Wice; Robin Howarth; Ronnie Brown; Maureen Rabchuk; Rebekah Stormes; Hania
Ellison; Jill Stephen; Shelly Datseris; Elvio Valente; Derrick McIntyre; Angela Chase; Haleh Moazzami; Robert Thun; Rebecca Cotter; Nadia Chandra; Jim Barry; Janine Ivings; Duran Wedderburn; Melissa Dalrymple; Jonathan van der Heiden; Angela Chase; Glenn Barwell;
Victor Paola; Stephanie Livingstone; Monica Sulej; Angela Crane; Paul Barrette<br>
<b>Subject:</b> e-Clippings - November 23, 2015</span></p>
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</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:gray">Michelle Tadique</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:gray"><br>
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</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#7D7D7D">Town of Oakville</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#7D7D7D"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#7D7D7D">| 905-845-6601,
ext.3567</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#7D7D7D"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#7D7D7D">|</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#7D7D7D">
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><a href="http://www.oakville.ca/"><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:blue">www.oakville.ca</span></a></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#0082BF">Vision: To be the most livable town in Canada</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:Webdings; color:silver"><br>
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#7D7D7D">Please consider the environment before printing this email.<br>
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</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:gray">John McNeil, RPF</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:gray"><br>
</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:gray">Manager, Forestry Services</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"; color:gray"><br>
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</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#7D7D7D">Town of Oakville</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#7D7D7D"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"; color:#7D7D7D">| 905-845-6601,
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