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Chicago Region Trees Initiative Staff

The Morton Arboretum and other leading Chicago-region organizations have formed a partnership, the Chicago Region Trees Initiative, to leverage resources towards building a healthier and more diverse urban forest for the region's inhabitants.   Staff from The Morton Arboretum lend their expertise to help lead and support this initiative. 

 

Arboretum staff

  • Melissa Custic, Chicago Region Trees Initiative Coordinator
  • Emily Okallau, Chicago Region Trees Initiative Community Coordinator
  • Trinity Pierce, Chicago Region Trees Initiative Stewardship Coordinator
  • Lydia Scott, Director of the Chicago Region Trees Initiative; Manager of Community Trees Program

Affiliate specialist

Lindsay Darling, Chicago Region Trees Initiative GIS and Data Specialist

 

Executive Advisory Council

Thirteen key organizations form the Executive Advisory Council of the Chicago Region Trees Initiative, allowing them to amplify their impact in the region by sharing resources and expertise.

The Morton Arboretum

Openlands

Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning

Chicago Park District

Forest Preserves of Cook County

Illinois Arborist Association

Illinois Green Industry Association

Illinois Landscape Contractors Association

Metropolitan Mayors Caucus

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

The Nature Conservancy

TREE Fund

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

U.S. Forest Service