March 22, 2022
by Paul Ciampoli
APPA News Director
March 22, 2022
The Florida Urban Forestry Council (FUFC) recently recognized Florida public power utility JEA as the state’s 2021 outstanding utility for being a champion in protecting and advancing the urban forest industry in Florida.
The awards program recognizes achievements of organizations and individuals in their efforts to manage urban forests in their communities, JEA noted.
FUFC also recognized City of Jacksonville Urban Forester Dalton Smith as Outstanding Professional of 2021 and the Jacksonville Equestrian Center for Outstanding Project.
The Outstanding Utility Award recognizes JEA’s commitment to “a sustainable and resilient tree canopy” as part of its mission to build a better community.
JEA’s service territory covers more than 918 square miles which incorporates 7,000 miles of electrical transmission and distribution lines. JEA’s professional foresters, vegetative specialists, certified arborists and engineers work to build utility infrastructure compatible with a sustainable and resilient urban tree canopy.
A few of the best practices that earned JEA’s recognition by FUFC include:
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