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Environmental Protection coordinated, implemented, developed, oversaw, planned, and managed all aspects of the New Jersey northern region No Net Loss Reforestation Act (P.L. 1993 c. 106 C.13:1L-14.2). Manage and coordinate administrative aspects of the New Jersey northern region No Net Loss Reforestation Act = Compliance for all State entities and municipalities Inspect contractor work on utility ROW within state lands and roads Prepare and present monthly technical reports to the NJ Community Forestry Council Determine and enforce all deadlines that relate to No Net Loss Reforestation plan submissions fram State entities and compliance inspections Review No Net Loss Reforestation municipal grant applications for compliance with the established guidelines Develop and coordinate an outreach program designed for the municipalities eligible to apply for grant monies Coordinate grant meetings with municipal representatives to initiate the application process Independently represent the Bureau of Forest Management to the State entities and municipalities throughout New Jersey at local governmental meetings e NJ Big Tree Program Independently became the New Jersey State Big Tree Coordinator. Coordinate and facilitate the verification and validation of Champion Tree nominations for the New Jersey Big Tree Program. Prepare technical reports and calculations following on-site evaluations and measurements Coordinate meetings with the public to measure for verification nominated champion trees. Coordinate the compilation of data for inclusion in the New Jersey Big Tree Registry and National Big Tree Registry. Developed the Big Tree Website Worked with volunteers statewide to coordinate the discovery, identification, and measurement of candidate trees. Arbor Pro software and ITree used for data input and report creation ® Licensed Tree Expert Program On the Board of Tree Experts as state representative « Oversaw the board to follow state guidelines Researched and created the NJ Licensed Tree Operator Exam “LTO”