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Address:
900 E. Broad Street
Richmond, VA
23219 USA
Hours: Mon - Fri (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Phone No. 804-646-6430
Email: Ask Public Works
Urban Forestry Commission
The Urban Forestry Commission was established to improve the City's urban forestry resources through policy development, advice, education and fundraising.
To view the City Boards and Commissions Public Meetings and Events calendar, please click here
Currently scheduled meetings are:
| Location | Date | Time |
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| Richmond Public Library, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond VA 23219, USA, Gellman Room | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
| Richmond Public Library, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA, Activity Room | Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
| Richmond Public Library, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA, Richmond Room | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm |
| Richmond Public Library, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA, Gellman Room | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
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NO RUFC MEETING IN APRIL |
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| Richmond Public Library, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA, Gellman Room | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
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NO RUFC MEETING IN JUNE |
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| Richmond Public Library, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA, Gellman Room | Tuesday July 21st, 2026 | 5:00pm - 6:30pm |
| Richmond Public Library, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA, Gellman Room | Tuesday August 18, 2026 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm |
| Richmond Public Library, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA, Gellman Room | Tuesday September 15, 2026 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm |
| Richmond Public Library, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA, Activity Room | Tuesday October 20, 2026 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm |
| Richmond Public Library, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA, Gellman Room | Tuesday November 17, 2026 | 5:00pm – 6:30pm |
| Richmond Public Library, 101 E Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA, Gellman Room | Tuesday December 15, 2026 |
5:00pm – 6:30pm |
- Three non-voting members, city’s Urban Forester, a representative from the Office of Sustainability, and a representative from the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities.
- Nine voting members, one member is a Certified Arborist, and one member is a registered certified landscape architect. Except for the certified arborist, all voting members shall be residents of the City. Of the nine voting members, three members are appointed by the Mayor and six members are appointed by the City Council.
| Name | Role | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Whit Clements | Council Appointee | Chair |
| Carlin Tacey | Council Appointee | Vice Chair |
| Kendra Norrell | Council Appointee | Secretary |
| Mary Petres | Mayoral Appointee | |
| Vacancy | Mayoral Appointee | |
| Betsy Coffield | Council Appointee | |
| Mary Elfner | Council Appointee | |
| Janine Lester | Council Appointee | |
| J. Elias O'Neal | Mayoral Appointee | |
| Michael Webb | DPW Representative | |
| Qui Nguyen | DPR Representative | |
| Katie Brown | OOS Representative | |
| Danielle Smith | City Attorney Representative | |
| Sven Philipsen | Council Liaison | |
| Amy Robins | Council Liaison |
