Lyssa Schmidt

Now Hiring: Urban Forestry Internship

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Thanks for your interest in California Greenworks’s Urban Forestry Internship. With your help,
we will be able to correct environmental injustices and help mitigate climate change to the
most vulnerable communities in Los Angeles.

Here’s a list of responsibilities that are associated with managing and maintaining urban forest
areas:

Tree Planting:

  • Select appropriate tree species for planting considering climate, soil conditions, and urban
    environment.
  • Determine suitable locations for planting trees based on factors such as available space,
    sunlight exposure, and proximity to infrastructure.

Tree Maintenance

  • Help manage the tree maintenance with CGW partners
  • Help monitor trees for signs of pests, diseases, or damage and taking appropriate action to
    address issues.

Tree Inventory and Mapping

  • Conducting inventories of existing trees in CGW tree planting sites and update as needed
  • Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to map tree locations and track
    changes over time.
  • Help monitor various metrics for CGW trees to measure environmental and social impacts

Community Engagement and Education

  • Organizing tree planting events and volunteer opportunities to involve community members
    in urban forestry initiatives.
  • Providing educational workshops and materials to raise awareness about the benefits of
    trees and proper tree care practices.

Urban Heat Island Mitigation

  • Strategically planting trees to provide shade and reduce surface temperatures in urban
    areas.
  • Collaborating with city planners and developers to incorporate green infrastructure into
    urban design projects.

Environmental Monitoring

  • Monitoring air quality, soil health, and biodiversity in urban forest areas to assess the
    ecosystem services provided by trees.
  • Collecting data on carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas emissions to quantify the
    environmental benefits of urban forestry.

Policy Development and Advocacy

  • Developing and advocating for policies and regulations that support urban forestry
    initiatives, such as tree protection ordinances and urban greening strategies.
  • Collaborating with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and other stakeholders to
    promote urban forestry as a priority in urban planning and development.

Research and Innovation

  • Conducting research on urban forestry best practices, including tree species selection,
    planting techniques, and management strategies.
  • Collaborating with academic institutions and research organizations to advance scientific
    knowledge and innovation in the field of urban forestry.

Long-term Planning and Sustainability

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  • Developing long-term management plans for urban forest areas to ensure their
    sustainability and resilience in the face of environmental challenges.
  • Securing funding and resources to support ongoing maintenance and expansion of urban
    forestry programs and initiatives.
    These responsibilities may vary depending on the specific goals and priorities of urban forestry
    programs, as well as the resources available to implement them.

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