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• Complete orientation and training • Prune one-fifth of young trees • Excavate and correct one-third of root problems (if pneumatic equipment available) • Perform one-fifth of nonhazardous tree removals • Plant 150 trees at resident request • Inspect all greenways and trails and remove branches or unsound trees that may threaten the path • Assist with storm response and cleanup • Lead volunteer groups
• Perform other duties as assigned • Other responsibilities as assigned
TABLE 15: Seasonal Workload Breakdown
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Pruning Pruning Planting Planting
Inventory Watering
Removal Root Collar Excavation Mulching
Volunteers Currently, the Urban Forestry Program relies on volunteers periodically for planting projects and for assistance with events such as Arbor Day. The value of volunteer assistance in 2012 is estimated at $15,366.While volunteers cannot be asked to assist with dangerous or skilled tasks such as tree removal or pruning, they can provide valuable assistance on a wide range of projects. Volunteers require supervision by town staff, and additional staff could multiply their efforts by engaging volunteers where possible. It is recommended that the Urban Forestry Program continue to work with volunteers wherever feasible. Wake Forest Tree Stewards The purpose of the Tree Stewards program is to train a group of volunteers who can assist with urban forestry pro- grams throughout Wake Forest. The first class of 25 Tree Stewards is planned for late spring 2013, and is supported
In 2012, adult volunteers gave 280 hours of service as part of Wake Forest’s urban forestry program, and youth gave 457 hours. According to the Arbor Day Foundation, the value of this volunteer service is more than $15,000.
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