SURVEY 

Worker in white inspecting large tree bark

 

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Are you aware that the Town of Jackson has a tree program dedicated to managing, maintaining, and preserving public tree resources located on public property throughout the community?



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How would you rate your knowledge about trees on a scale of 1 (Not at all familar) to 5 (Expert)?

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How would you rate your knowledge about urban forests on a scale 1 (Not at all familiar) to 5 (Expert)?

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Trees are considered green infrastructure. Green infrastructure refers to a network that provides the "ingredients" for solving urban and climatic challenges by building with nature. How important do you think trees are as part of the Jackson's overall infrastructure? 1-Not important to 5-Extremely Important

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On a scale of 1 (Very Poor) to 5 (Very Good), how would you rate the following aspects of street and park trees in the Town of Jackson?

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Do you think the overall quality of the Town of Jackson's urban forest has improved, declined, or stayed the same in the last 10 years?

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Over the past 10 years, do you think the number of trees in Jackson has increased, decreased, or stayed the same?

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Looking forward 10 years, do you expect the number of trees to increase, decrease, or stay the same without additional dedicated funding?

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How do you feel about the number of trees in Parks and along streets?

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Urban Trees provide many local benefits. Please rate the importance of the following benefits to you: 1-Not important; 5-Very Important

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Where do you get your tree care advice? Mark all that apply:

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Who performs pruning and other tree maintenance on your street trees? Mark all that apply.

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The following is a list of programs and services provided by other urban forestry programs. Please rate the priority of each of the following from 1 (Not important at all) to 5 (Extremely Important):

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Did you know the Town of Jackson has an Ordinance related to the Care of Trees (12.24 Protection and Care of Trees)

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Do you support the following:

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Do you support Town having sufficient urban forest management personnel

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The following is a list of Urban Forestry Management Programs. Please indicate if you agree or disagree with the following statements:

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What additional services would you like the Urban Forestry Plan to provide, if any?

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What other urban forestry issues should the Town consider?

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Urban Forest

Management Plan 

(UFMP)

 

The goal of the program is to help guide the planting, care, protection, and sustainability of the Town’s urban trees. To ensure this program considers and incorporates resident priorities, the following survey is provided for your voice to be heard. We want to know where focus should be placed as the program is continually improved.   We also want your input on the value of a vigorous and engaged urban forestry program in meeting the Town's commitment to sustain a healthy urban forest which impacts water quality, air quality, urban temperature, erosion control, wildlife habitat, property values and so much more. 

Town of Jackson Urban Forest facts:

  • There are nearly 5,500 trees currently in Parks Departments Tree Inventory software (TreeKeeper). This number includes only public trees inside the Town of Jackson limits.
  • The current estimated Eco value of the Town Urban Forest is approximately $2,000,000.  This number accounts for things like Greenhouse Gas benefits, water benefits, energy benefits, air quality benefits and property benefits.  It does not include the value of the tree itself; this number is closer to $10,000,000-$12,000,000.
  • Prior to the settlement of the Town of Jackson there were no trees on the valley floor except for a few golden willows along Cache and Flat Creek.  Every tree in the Town of Jackson was planted by someone.
  • Currently the Town and County’s “Forestry” Department (Administered through Parks & Recreation) is staffed with 2 full time employees, one of which is a Certified International Society of Arborist (ISA) Arborist and are tasked with Landscaping around Town/County Facilities and all other public spaces.

Women wrapping young tree trunks with mesh to protect them   

Definitions:

Street trees:  “Street trees” are herein defined as trees, shrubs, bushes, and all other woody vegetation on land lying between property lines on either side of all streets, avenues, ways or alleys within the Town.

Park trees:  “Park trees” are herein defined as trees, shrubs, bushes, and all other woody vegetation in parks and all areas owned by the Town or to which the public has free access.

Public (Urban) Community Forest:  Public (Urban) community forest is defined as all street and park trees and other trees owned by the Town as a total resource.

Community Forest Manager:  The community forest manager is defined as the official (public employee) representative of the Town of Jackson and the Town Urban Forest Council and as such is responsible for administration of the community forest program.  The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department Park Planner shall be the Community Forest Manager.