Chicago Urban Forestry Advisory Board

The Chicago Urban Forestry Advisory Board (CUFAB) is tasked with investigating and offering recommendations on tree-related issues in alignment with the City's Our Roots Chicago Initiative. 

Board members were selected based on recommendations from the Bureau of Forestry, CDOT, CDPH, and the Mayor’s Office, along with feedback from participants in the Tree Equity Working Group. The appointees are well-respected technical and community tree experts known for their work throughout Chicago. Board members will serve in staggered four-year terms, with half of the initial board serving two-year terms. 

The following individuals currently serve on the CUFAB:

  • TBD, President
  • Jessica Vogt, Vice President
  • Angela Tovar, Chief Sustainability Officer/Commissioner Department of Environment
  • Cindy Schwab, Secretary
  • Daniella Pereira, Board Member
  • Jim Semelka, Board Member
  • Nuri Madina, Board Member
  • Rolando Favela, Board Member 
  • Tom Carney, Commissioner, Department of Transportation
  • Randy Conner, Jr.,Commissioner, Department of Water Management
  • Ciere Boatright, Commissioner Department of Planning and Development
  • Rosa Escareño, General Superintendent and CEO, Chicago Park District 
  • Alderman Maria E. Hadden, Chair, Environment Committee, City of Chicago

 

2025 Meetings

  • February 6, 2025 (Board)    Agenda     Minutes

    Meeting Details: 9:30 a.m. at 121 N. LaSalle St., Rm 1103

  • March 6, 2025 (Working Group)

  • April 3, 2025 (Board)    Agenda     Minutes

  • May 1, 2025 (Working Group)

    Meeting Details

  • June 5, 2025 (Board)  Agenda     Minutes

    Meeting Details: 9:30-11 am at City Hall Room 1103

  • July 2, 2025 (Policy Working Group)            Agenda      Minutes

    Meeting Details: 1-3pm at CDOT 2 N LaSalle 8th floor

    July 8, 2025 (Education Working Group)

    Meeting Details: 6-7 pm (virtual meeting)

  • August 12, 2025 (Education Working Group)            Agenda      Minutes

    Meeting Details: 6-7pm (virtual meeting)

    August 14, 2025 (Policy Working Group)

    Meeting Details: 1-3pm at CDOT 2 N LaSalle 8th floor

  • September 4, 2025 (Policy Working Group)            Agenda      Minutes

    Meeting Details: 1-3pm at CDOT 2 N LaSalle 8th floor

    September 9, 2025 (Education Working Group)

    Meeting Details: 6-7pm (virtual meeting)

  • October 2, 2025 (Board)            Agenda      Minutes

    Meeting Details: 9:30-11am at City Hall Rm 1103

  • November 6, 2025 (Policy Working Group)            Agenda      Minutes

    Meeting Details: 1-3pm at CDOT 2 N LaSalle 8th floor

    November 11, 2025 (Education Working Group)

    Meeting Details: 6-7pm (virtual meeting)

  • December 4, 2025 (Board)            Agenda      Minutes

    Meeting Details: 9:30-11am at City Hall Rm 1103

2024 Meetings

  • January 11, 2024 (Working Group)       

  • February 1, 2024 (Board)      Agenda      Minutes

  • March 7, 2024  (Working Group)        

  • April 4, 2024  (Working Group)   

  • May 2, 2024  (Board)    Agenda       Minutes

  • June 6, 2024  (Working Group)

  • July 11, 2024  (Working Group)       

  • August 1, 2024  (Board)      Agenda       Minutes

  • September 5, 2024 (Working Group)       

  • October 3, 2024 (Working Group)       

  • November 7, 2024  (Working Group)       

  • December 5, 2024  (Board)      Agenda      Minutes

2023 Meetings

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