Notice2026-00568
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
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Published
January 14, 2026
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Abstract
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations to fill fourteen (14) positions for the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council (Council). The Council advises the Secretary of Agriculture, USDA Forest Service, and related Federal agencies on community and urban forestry, related natural resources, and other such matters as the Secretary determines.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1499-1500]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-00568]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
AGENCY: Forest Service, Agriculture (USDA).
ACTION: Solicitation of nominations for membership.
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SUMMARY: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking
nominations to fill fourteen (14) positions for the National Urban and
Community Forestry Advisory Council (Council). The Council advises the
Secretary of Agriculture, USDA Forest Service, and related Federal
agencies on community and urban forestry, related natural resources,
and other such matters as the Secretary determines.
DATES: Nominations must be submitted via email (preferred), or
postmarked, by February 17, 2026.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations and resumes to the Secretary of
Agriculture through the USDA Forest Service, Nancy Stremple, Designated
Federal Officer (DFO), <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#66080708051f48151214030b160a03261315020748010910"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="432d222d203a6d303731262e332f2603363027226d242c35">[email protected]</span></a>, Subject line: 2026
NUCFAC Nominations (preferred), or mail to USDA Forest Service, Nancy
Stremple, DFO, 201 14th and Independence SW, Washington, DC 20250.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquiries may be sent to Nancy
Stremple, DFO, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b7d9d6d9d4ce99c4c3c5d2dac7dbd2f7c2c4d3d699d0d8c1"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4a242b24293364393e382f273a262f0a3f392e2b642d253c">[email protected]</span></a> or mailed to USDA Forest
Service, Nancy Stremple, DFO, 201 14th and Independence SW, Washington,
DC 20250.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Council is authorized through 16 U.S.C.
2105, section 9 of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1990
(ACT) as amended, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as
amended (5 U.S.C. 10), directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a
fifteen member National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
consisting of fairly balanced representation from urban and community
forestry:
<bullet> 2 members representing national nonprofit forestry and
conservation citizen organizations,
<bullet> 3 members, 1 each representing State, county, and city and
town governments,
<bullet> 1 member representing the forest products, nursery, or
related industries,
<bullet> 1 member representing urban forestry, landscape, or design
consultants,
<bullet> 2 members representing academic institutions with
expertise in urban and community forestry activities,
<bullet> 1 member representing State forestry agencies or
equivalent State agencies,
<bullet> 1 member representing a professional renewable natural
resources or arboricultural society,
<bullet> 1 member from the National Institute of Food and
Agriculture,
<bullet> 1 member representing the USDA Forest Service,
<bullet> 2 members who are not officers or employees of any
governmental body, 1 of whom is a resident of a community with a
population of less than 50,000 as of the most recent census and both of
whom have expertise and have been active in urban and community
forestry.
The Forest Service position is not open for nomination.
The Council's primary responsibilities include: (1) Develop a 10
year National Urban and Community Forestry Action Plan in accordance
with section 9 (g) (3) (A-F) of the Act; (2) Evaluate the
implementation of that plan annually; and (3) Develop criteria for, and
submit recommendations with respect to, the Forest Service's National
Urban and Community Forestry challenge cost-share grant program as
required by section 9 (f) (1-2) of the Act. The Council will be
governed by the provisions of FACA. Council members serve a three (3)
year term and may be reappointed for a second and final three-year
term.
Membership Nomination Information
Any interested person or organization may nominate qualified
individuals for membership. Interested candidates may nominate
themselves. Individuals who wish to be considered for membership on the
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council must submit a
nomination with information, including an encrypted background
disclosure form (Form AD-755). Nominations should be typed and include
the following:
1. If nominating an individual, a brief summary, no more than two
pages, explaining the nominee's qualifications to serve on the National
Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council and addressing the
applicable membership composition and criteria described above.
2. A resume providing the nominee's background, experience, and
educational qualifications related to the position(s) they are applying
for.
3. Required background information form. A completed Advisory
Committee Background Information form (AD-755) signed and encrypted by
the nominee is available online at <a href="https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-755-advisory-committee-commodity-board-background-information.pdf">https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-755-advisory-committee-commodity-board-background-information.pdf</a>.
4. Letters of recommendations or endorsements are optional.
Equal opportunity practices, in accordance with USDA policies, will
be followed in all membership appointments to the Council.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its
Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or
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administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on
race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital
status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance
program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil
rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA
(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing
deadlines vary by program or incident.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of
communication for program information (for example, Braille, large
print, audiotape, American Sign Language) should contact the State or
local Agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the
Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally,
program information may be made available in languages other than
English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA
Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to
File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write
a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the
information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint
form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA
by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Mail Stop
9410, Washington, DC 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f78785989085969ad99e9983969c92b782849396d9909881"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="7f0f0d10180d1e125116110b1e141a3f0a0c1b1e51181009">[email protected]</span></a>.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
Dated: January 12, 2026.
Cikena Reid,
USDA Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2026-00568 Filed 1-13-26; 8:45 am]
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