Membership and Roster

UFC Membership

The UFC is composed of thirteen members, six appointed by the Mayor, six appointed by City Council, and one (Position #9) elected by the Commission. The UFC positions are as follows:

Position #1 - Wildlife biologist, preferably with expertise in ornithology (Council appointment).

Position #2 - Urban ecologist, preferably with expertise in the field of restoration ecology (Mayoral appointment).

Position #3 - Representative of a local, state, or federal natural resource agency or an accredited university (Council appointment).

Position #4 - Hydrologist or similar professional, preferably with expertise in the study of natural drainage, climate or air quality, or a combination thereof (Mayoral appointment).

Position #5 - Arborist (Council appointment), with one or more of the following qualifications:

• Board Certification as a Master Arborist or Municipal Specialist from the International Society or Arboriculture; or
• Certification by the American Society of Consulting Arborists; or
• Background and experience in Tree Risk Assessment from a credentializing agency or a professional organization.

Position #6 - Landscape architect, with certification from the International Society of Arboriculture (Mayoral appointment).

Position #7 - Representative of a non-profit or non-governmental organization whose mission is to advocate for preservation or enhancement of urban forests, wildlife habitat or similar natural systems (Council appointment).

Position #8 - Representative of either the development community, including developers, builders, architects, or realtors, with experience in projects developed under Leader in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), or a representative from a non-city utility (Mayoral appointment).

Position #9 - Economist, financial analyst, Washington State licensed real estate broker, or any other similar professional with expertise preferred in land use planning, environmental planning, or either residential or commercial development (elected by appointed commissioners).

Position #10 - Get Engaged member (Mayoral appointment). This position is occupied by a Get Engaged young adult, according to Chapter 3.51 of the Seattle Municipal Code, to encourage young adults to participate on City boards and commissions.

Position #11 - An Environmental Justice representative, with understanding or experience developing policies or programs in either environmental justice or race and social justice; and who has experience or understands community engagement and community-led processes (Council appointment).

Position #12 -A Public Health representative, with experience in behavioral health, environmental health, epidemiology, or providing direct services to individuals or families; or experience implementing activities that promote health and access to health care in Seattle communities; or has experience helping neighborhoods and schools become places that nurture health and well-being for Seattle resident (Mayoral appointment).

Position #13 -A Community/Neighborhood representative from an underrepresented group in the environmental field, including communities of color, immigrants, refugees, low-income, and youth, who is able to display strong and regular connection to the community and interest in the natural environment, especially trees and the benefits they provide (Council appointment).

All positions serve without compensation, are confirmed by City Council, and have three-year terms after the initial round of appointments, which were staggered.

UFC Roster

UFC Past Members

The Commission thanks past members for their contribution to Seattle's urban forest.