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USDA's Forest Service is seeking nominations to fill 14 seats on the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, which advises the Secretary of Agriculture on urban and community forestry issues. The Council shapes federal policy and guidance on how trees and green spaces are managed in cities and towns across the country. This is an opportunity for conservation professionals to influence federal urban forestry priorities.

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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations to fill fourteen (14) positions for the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (Council). The Council advises the Secretary of Agriculture, USDA Forest Service, and related Federal agencies on community and urban forestry, related natural resources, and other such matters as the Secretary determines.

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