At this point in the process, it is absolutely critical to get community involvement and support. Most tree ordinances rely heavily on voluntary compliance by the public. Such compliance is only likely to be achieved if members of the community support the goals which have been set. Management goals reached through public involvement are likely to reflect community values and therefore enjoy public support. Public participation in the goal-setting process also serves an educational function, providing an opportunity for citizens to see how urban forest management affects their community.
Goals are the tangible ends that the management strategy seeks to achieve.
It is therefore important to set goals which are quantifiable in some way, so that progress toward the goals can be monitored. Typical tree program goals which are consistent with good urban forest management are discussed in more detail on the Ordinance Goals page. Step E. Select tools and formulate the management strategy. The objective of this step is to develop a management strategy that addresses your specific goals. There are many approaches that can be used to address each goal, and the pros and cons of each approach should be considered.