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Eucalyptus Removal and Control

Building Community Support

Eucalyptus Removal and Control

Building Community Support

Eucalyptus Removal and Control

Two steps forward, three steps back…

STRATEGY

What Are Your Goals?

Developing Community Engagement Goals

Outreach

STRATEGY

What Are Your Goals?

Developing Community Engagement Goals Outreach

Public Education

STRATEGY

What Are Your Goals?

Developing Community Engagement Goals Outreach Public Education

Public Participation

Control of Blue Gum Eucalyptus in Coastal California Workshop Coastal Training Program Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Building Community Support

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STRATEGY

Establish community relationships Things to Consider Develop a timeline and plan Understand historical and recent stakeholder concerns Investigate other possible resource concerns Become familiar with local projects

STRATEGY

Identify core “message” and rationale of project Finding the Right Words… What to Convey… Define communication elements of project and create plan for outreach

PUBLIC OUTREACH

Getting the word out …

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PUBLIC OUTREACH

Getting the word out …

PUBLIC EDUCATION

Understanding the issues and building trust . . .

Who wouldn’t be confused?!

Control of Blue Gum Eucalyptus in Coastal California Workshop Coastal Training Program Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Building Community Support

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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

From visitor to participant . . .

Western

PUBLIC EDUCATION

Dispelling Stereotypes and Images …

• ne both sides!

Ranchers Against No Good Leftist Radical Environmentalist Shitheads

Nanette’s Tree

CASE STUDY

Milagra Ridge … Adversary to Advocate

CASE STUDY

Inspiration Point, a Decade of Tree Removal

Before - 2001 After - 2002

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• Before and after for Alta Ave

Now you see it . . .

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Now you don’t . . .

CASE STUDY

Inspiration Point, a Decade of Tree Removal

Developing a long-term comprehensive framework

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STRATEGY

Defining Your Approach…

STRATEGY

Choosing Your Tools…

GOLDEN GATE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

Control of Blue Gum Eucalyptus in Coastal California Workshop Coastal Training Program Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve Building Community Support