Urban Forestry General Information
Mission Statement
The mission of the Urban Forestry Division is to promote healthy urban forests through leadership, education, awareness, and advocacy so as to enhance the beauty and prosperity of the community.
Vision
To have every feasible planting space in the City of Pompano Beach be occupied by a suitable and thriving tree of good health and safe structure.
What is an Urban Forest?
An urban forest is a collection of naturally occurring or planted trees that grow within our city. In a wider sense it may include any kind of woody plants growing in and around our community. In a narrower sense it describes areas whose ecosystems are inherited from wilderness leftovers. Care and management of urban forests is known as urban forestry.
Urban forests play an important role for us in many ways: they filter air, water, sunlight; provide shelter to animals; and recreational areas for people. Urban forests moderate local climate, slow wind and stormwater, and shade homes and businesses to conserve energy. They are critical in cooling the urban heat island effect, thus potentially reducing the number of unhealthful ozone days that plague us in peak summer months.
Tree City USA
The Tree City USA® program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities that more than 135 million Americans call home. The many benefits of being a Tree City include creating a framework for action, education, a positive public image, and citizen pride. For more information visit www.arborday.org. The City of Pompano Beach has proudly held the Tree City USA title for 33 years!
The Benefits of Urban Trees
The benefits of urban trees are many: beautification, reduction of the urban heat island effect, reduction of stormwater runoff, reduction of air pollution, reduction of energy costs through increased shade over buildings, enhancement of property values, improved wildlife habitat, and mitigation of overall urban environmental impact.
The presence of urban trees reduces stress, and trees have long been seen to benefit our health. The shade of trees makes a place for people to meet and socialize. Proper planning and community involvement are important for the positive results to be realized.
Urban trees provide nesting sites and food for birds and other animals. People appreciate watching, feeding, photographing, and painting urban trees. Urban trees and wildlife help people maintain their connection with nature.
Pompano Beach is a Certified National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat
National Wildlife Federation is a voice for wildlife, dedicated to protecting wildlife and habitat and inspiring the future generation of conservationists. A Community Wildlife Habitat is a community that provides habitat for wildlife throughout the community—in individual backyards, on school grounds and in public areas such as parks, community gardens, places of worship and businesses. A Community Habitat project creates a place where the residents make it a priority to provide habitat for wildlife by providing the four basic elements that all wildlife need: food, water, cover and places to raise young; and the community educates its residents about sustainable gardening practices. Pompano Beach received its Certification as a Community Wildlife Habitat in 2010.
Fun Links for Kids
Forest Animals Coloring Book
Arbor Day Song!
Broward County Environmental Kids Club
Florida DEP Kids Page
Geocaching in State Forests
National Wildlife Federation for Kids
National Geographic Kids!
Details
Location and Hours
100 West Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, Fl 33060
Monday - Friday
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Excluding Holidays
We are available in the office for customer service Monday - Thursday. 7 am - 8 am
No appointment is necessary during these hours.
Applications / Downloads
Zoning Compliance Permit Application
Tree Permit Application
FPL RTRP Brochure
Know the Law - Broward County Tree Trimmers
Six Steps in Hiring a Tree Trimmer
Broward County Tree Trimmers Enforcement
FAQ's
| URBAN FORESTRY CONTACTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name / Email | Description | Phone / Fax |
| General Landscape Inquiries | 954-786-7825 | |
| Wade Collum | Urban Forester | 954.545.7766 |
| Mark Brumet | Landscape Inspections | 954.786.4523 |
Wade Collum - Urban Forester
Wade has worked for the City of Pompano Beach since 1994, and joined the Urban Forestry Division as Landscape Inspector in 2006. Wade is an ISA Certified Arborist, an LIAF Certified Landscape Inspector, and an FNGLA Certified Landscape Technician. Wade currently serves as a member of the Palm Beach State College Horticulture Advisory Committee and is a Broward County Tree Trimmer Certification Instructor through the Broward County Extension Office.
The Landscape Inspector is generally responsible for inspecting job sites to insure compliance with the landscape plan and Code requirements. The technical work involves field inspections for tree permits; assisting the Public Works Department and Code Compliance Division; and working directly with public residents addressing their concerns as it relates to landscaping.
Mark Brumet - Landscape Inspector
Mark became part of the Urban Forestry Division in September of 2014. Mark is an ISA Certified Arborist, LIAF Certified Landscape Inspector, FNGLA Certified Horticulture Professional, Florida Water Star Accredited Landscape Professional, Florida Professional Mangrove Trimmer, and a GIBMP Certified Instructor. Mark has over 20 years’ experience in the Green Industry. He has also served as a Board Member for the Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida, and is proud to be a US Army Combat Veteran.
The Landscape Inspector is generally responsible for inspecting job sites to insure compliance with the landscape plan and Code requirements. The technical work involves field inspections for tree permits; assisting the Public Works Department and Code Compliance Division; and working directly with public residents addressing their concerns as it relates to landscaping.
