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John A. Harris
CURRICULUM VITAE
John Harris has worked in the Arboriculture, Forestry, landscape, and horticultural fields for over 20 years. He is the President of EARTH ADVISORS, INC., an independent consulting, education, and project management company.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE
- Expert Witness for Arboricultural, Landscape, Nursery Values and Conditions
- Landscape and Tree Risk Assessments
- Landscape and Tree Value Appraisals
- Landscape and Tree Damage Appraisals
- Storm Damage Assessments and Recovery Plans
- Landscape Health and Condition Evaluations
- Arboricultural Health and Condition Evaluations
- Landscape, Arboricultural, Forestry, Environmental Project Management
- Environmental Due Diligence
- Environmental Permitting and Mitigation Planning
- Environmental Permit Negotiations
- Municipal Tree Inventory and Management Plans
- GPS/GIS Environmental Mapping Projects
- Forest Resources Management Plans
- Grounds Maintenance Practices
- Arboricultural Practices
EDUCATION
| 1990 |
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Master of Science in Forest Economics, College of Environmental Science and Forestry (CESF), Syracuse, NY |
| 1990 |
Master of Business Administration in Organizational Management, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY |
| 1988 |
Bachelor of Science in Resources Management, CESF, Syracuse, NY |
| 1986 |
Associate of Applied Science in Natural Resources Conservation, Morrisville Agricultural and Technical College, Morrisville, NY |
Academic honors: Outstanding Young Men of America, Who's Who of College Students, Graduate Student Government President.
POSITIONS AND EXPERIENCE
| 1995- Present |
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President, Earth Advisors, Inc., Hollywood, FL |
| 2003- Present |
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Instructor, Institute of Government at University of South Florida, Tampa, FL |
| 2002- Present |
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Associate Professor, Seminole Community College, Sanford, FL |
| 2001- Present |
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Instructor, Institute of Government at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL |
| 1995- 1996 |
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Vocational Instructor, Dade County School Board, Miami, FL |
| 1993- 1995 |
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Associate Professor, Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, FL |
| 1992- 1995 |
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Consulting Forester and Director, Tree Advisors, Hollywood, FL |
| 1991- 2000 |
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Instructor, Fairchild Tropical Garden, Miami, FL |
| 1991- 1992 |
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Manager, Sunbelt Landscape Management, Miami, FL |
| 1990- 1991 |
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Corporate Staff Forester, ECI and Florida Power & Light Company, Miami, FL |
| 1990 |
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Consulting Forester, ECI and TransAlta Utilities, Alberta, Canada |
| 1989- 1990 |
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Graduate Assistant, CESF, Syracuse, NY |
| 1989- 1990 |
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Research Assistant, CESF, Syracuse, NY |
| 1988- 1990 |
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Assistant Director, Leadership Lab, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY |
| 1981- 1986 |
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JAH Grounds Maintenance Service, Alplaus, NY |
CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS
| 2000- Present |
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Certified Arborist, International Society of Arboriculture |
| 2000- Present |
Registered Tree Grader, International Society of Arboriculture Florida Chapter |
| 1997- Present |
Certified Xeriscape Contractor, Florida Atlantic University and South Florida Water Management District |
| 1997- Present |
Elected Member of Lambda Alpha Honorary Land Economics Society |
| 1997- Present |
Cooperative Consulting Forester, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation |
| 1996- Present |
Certified Forester, Society of American Foresters |
| 1994- Present |
Trained Tree and Landscape Appraiser, National Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers |
| 1992- Present |
Certified Landscape Inspector, Landscape Inspectors Association of FL |
CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP
| 1998- Present |
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Board of Directors, Friends of the Deerfield Beach Arboretum |
| 1991- Present |
Board of Directors, City of Miami Committee on Beautification and the Environment |
| 1999- 2000 |
President, Society of American Foresters, Subtropical Chapter |
| 1996- 1998 |
Chairperson, Broward Sierra Club, Local Carrying Capacity Committee |
| 1995- 1997 |
President, Florida Arborists Association Broward Chapter |
| 1994- 1996 |
Executive Board Member, Florida Urban Forestry Council |
| 1993- 1995 |
Member, Environmental Education Council of Broward County |
| 1993- 1994 |
President, Florida Arborists Association Southern Chapter |
| 1992- 1994 |
President, Trees for Dade |
SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND CONFERENCES
| 1998- Present |
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Broward County Tree Care Seminar, Presenter |
| 1998- Present |
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Hollywood Community Emergency Response Team Training Workshops |
| 2002 |
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Savannah Georgia Municipal Planning Commission Xeriscape Conference - Keynote Speaker |
| 2002 |
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Tampa Grand Trees Program- Training Workshop, Instructor |
| 2002 |
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Florida State Science and Engineering Fair- Junior Botany Category, Judge |
| 2002 |
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Broward County Grants Workshop for Tree Planting Projects, Instructor |
| 2002 |
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Broward County Urban Forest Management Update, Presenter |
| 2001- 2003 |
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Bonnet House and Gardens-Coffee and Conversation, Guest Speaker |
| 2000, 2001, 2003 |
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Trees Florida Conference |
| 2000 |
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South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)- Environmental Resource Permitting Workshop |
| 1999 |
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Broward County Emergency Management- Business Emergency Preparedness Network Workshop |
| 1999 |
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Society of American Foresters- "Why Have a Forester in Your City" Workshop |
| 1998 |
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Broward County Cooperative Extension- Integrated Pest Management Workshop |
| 1997, 1999, 2003 |
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South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)-Appraisal Seminar |
| 1997 |
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University of Florida- Urban Tree Short Course and Landscape Maintenance Short Course |
| 1996-2002 |
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FRPA/STMA - Turf Rodeo, Instructor |
| 1996-1998 |
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Florida Urban Forestry Council State Conference |
| 1996 |
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Homestead International Plant Show Education Program, Coordinator |
| 1993 |
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American Society of Consulting Arborists-Tree Appraisal Workshop |
| 1993 |
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Environmental Education Council of Broward County Facilitating Environmental Education Workshop |
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- Florida Urban Forestry Council
- International Society of Arboriculture
- Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida
- Landscape Maintenance Association of Florida
- National Woodland Owners Association
- Society of American Foresters
ARTICLES, APPEARANCES AND PUBLICATIONS
Author and co-author for trade journals, regional newspapers and other publications including The Landscape and Nursery Digest, Journal of Forestry, Miami Herald, Sun-Sentinel, Dade County News Leader, The Courier of Pinecrest. Some examples are:
- "Preparing Your Landscape For Storms and Hurricanes," City of Miami Beach, Dept. of Parks and Recreation
- "Why hire a landscape consultant?," CondoManagement May/June 2000
- "Preparing Your Trees and Plants for Winter," CondoManagement, January 2000
- "Tips on the proper feeding of your trees and palms," The Courier, April 10, 1998
- "What we Learn about Trees and Landscapes after Storms," Landscape & Nursery Digest, May 1995
- "Re-greening," The Dade-Monroe Grower, May 1994
- "Landscapes after Andrew: An opportunity to do things right," Dade County Grower, August 1993
Appearances as an Expert for Arboricultural and landscape information: Channel 4 news in Miami Florida, Schenectady New York 2000 Revitalization TV Series, Broward County Florida Environmental Issues TV Series, Florida Division of Forestry "How to Choose an Arborist" video, nationally distributed children's video series about professional job choices called "Duncan the Magic Dragon".
NOTABLE CLIENTS
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Florida District Attorneys Office
- Florida Department of Transportation
- South Florida Water Management District
- City of North Miami
- Broward County Florida
- City of Deerfield Beach
- City of Miami Beach
- City of Tampa
- City of Dania Beach
- City of Miami
- State Farm Insurance
- Liberty Mutual Insurance
- Mutual of Omaha Insurance
- Crawford and Company Claims Adjusters
- Burger King Corporation
- Lennar Homes
- Continental Group
NOTABLE PROJECTS
- Tree Inventory with GIS mapping for City of Sanford, Sanford, FL
- Tree Inventory with GIS mapping for City of Dunedin, Dunedin, FL
- Tree Inventory with GIS mapping for City of Miami Beach, Miami Beach, FL
- Tree Inventory for City of Schenectady, Schenectady, NY
- Arboricultural Health and Condition Evaluation with Tree Replacement Plan and Project Management for Waterton Property Management, Oakland Park, FL
- Environmental Assessments for Town of Southwest Ranches, Southwest Ranches, FL
- Environmental Permitting and Preservation for AGES Group, Inc., Boca Raton, FL
- Nursery and Landscape Appraisals for South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, FL
- Landscape Installation Project Audits and Landscape Appraisals, Florida Department of Transportation, Hollywood, FL
- Hurricane Damage Appraisal with Restoration Plan and Project Management, Burger King Corporation World Headquarters, Coral Gables, FL
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIPS
- Christian Contractors Association
- Czech-Slovak Club of South Florida
- Evening Garden Club
- Fairchild Tropical Garden
- First Baptist Church of Hollywood
- Friends of the Deerfield Beach Arboretum
- Handyman Club of America
- Hollywood Fire Department Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
- New York's Schenectady 2000 Urban Revitalization Project
- North American Fishing Club
- The New York Releaf Program
- Tropical Flowering Tree Society
- WPBT Channel 2
Excellent References available upon request. |
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