Mary Hogue, Chairforestry@fairfieldct.org
(203) 701-8342
Forestry Committee News
Function
Appointed by the Town Tree Warden, the Forestry Committee, founded in 2006, is charged with promoting stewardship of Town-owned trees and assisting the Tree Warden with the implementation of the Town’s Community Forest Management Plan.
The committee pursues its mission by:
- providing public events and programs to encourage participation in the Community Forest Management Plan;
- providing opportunities for the general public to give feedback regarding the Community Forest Management Plan;
- conducting studies at the direction of the Tree Warden;
- providing advisory assistance to the Tree Warden;
- pursuing grants and other sources of funds to advance the Community Forest Management Plan; and
- encouraging and supporting the participation of residents and neighborhood groups for implementing the Community Forest Management Plan.
Meetings
Monthly meetings are the third Tuesday of the month starting at 9am in the 1st Floor Conference Room of Sullivan Independence Hall. The meetings are open to the public. All schedules and locations are subject to change. Please check the Town Meetings Calendar for cancellations or location changes.
Forestry Committee Member Listing
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Misty Beyer | |
| Roberta Clark | |
| Tom Corell | Director, Tree Planting Programs |
| Joe File | |
| Mary Hogue | Chair |
| Amanda Ingrassia | Co-Director, Fairfield Pollinator Pathway |
| Mike Keohane | |
| Peter Kraus | |
| Ted Luchsinger | Co-Director, Fairfield Pollinator Pathway |
| Jeff Minder | Town of Fairfield Tree Warden |
| Kathleen Stauffer | |
| Geoff Steadman | Consultant |