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<br /> 0'd/ 2/06 TUE 17:12 FAX 541 682 4882 ELTGENE Pw MNTNC & POS P9V ADMIN X001 <br /> E U G E N E <br /> Pa Ms and <br /> Ope Space <br /> T e20 ROOSEYEIT 81x0. <br /> e ~ ~ r i' N c EUGENE, OREGON 97402 <br /> Year of P/a~r/k~s (541) 6824800 <br /> O 19U ~ 2W6 Fuf (54T) 682x982 <br /> 7 l/V V wMi1N.EU6Ep[~-0R,60Y/IMRRS <br /> PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PIANNING PARRS AIAINTENAN(E URBAN FORESTRY NATURAL RESOURCES <br /> f~ EWS E LEAS E <br /> May 2, 006 <br /> CONTA : <br /> • Mark Snyder, Urban Forester, 682-4819 or mobile 912-4082 <br /> ~ Kelly Darnell, Parks and Open Space Marketing and Outreach, 682-4814 <br /> I <br /> Govern ent Delegation from Mexico Tours Eugene's Urban Forestry Program <br /> i ovemment representatives from the State of Durango, Mexico are spending the week <br /> with Ci of Eugene Urban Forestry staff in order to learn more about how Eugene manages its <br /> urban f estry program and cares for its over 75,000 City trees. In an effort to create a <br /> healthie urban environment, the Governor of Durango is looking to create an urban forestry <br /> progra throughout the state, which is the fourth largest in the country and has a population <br /> of over ne million. The Governor discovered Eugene's expansive urban forestry program and <br /> asked if he City would be willing to share best practices. <br /> he delegation will be touring Eugene's parks and natural areas; looking at hazard <br /> tree rem val; observing the City's use of GIS to frock trees; and meeting community partners <br /> such as a Eugene Tree Foundation. There will be a formal meeting with Mayor Piercy at <br /> 9:00 a. . on Wednesday morning in the Mayor's office. <br /> ugene's Urban Forestry program is responsible for the planting, care, and removal of <br /> city stye trees. In 2006, Eugene was awarded the 27'~ consecutive Tree City USA award by <br /> the Noti nal Arbor Day Foundation. <br /> . <br /> <br />