Is the Campus Tree Advisory Committee going to take decision-making authority away from the grounds or facilities departments?
No, the Campus Tree Advisory Committee is just that—advisory. This committee will provide valuable insights, support, and advice to grounds or facilities departments, which generally hold the decision-making authority when it comes to campus tree management. “Describing the committee’s value, Matt Gart, Campus Landscape Architect at Virginia Tech, focuses on their role as a resource for addressing landscaping issues. ‘When we aren’t certain of the best route, we ask for wisdom from the committee,’ he says. ‘For example, to remove a tree in today’s climate, you need others to back you. They fulfill that role. They’re also great reinforcement when you need backing for projects.
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- The Campus Tree Advisory Committee members and establishment date are already written on the main application page. Is more information needed about it in our Tree Care Plan?
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- What makes the building committee the authority on whether we should build new facilities?
