Vincent Verweij

Experience

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  The Dawes Arboretum

  Apr 2005 - Jul 2005

  GIS Technician

  Used GPS equipment to verify and enter location data for the 16,000 species of trees and shrubs in the arboretumCreated maps for bluebird boxes throughout the propertyProgrammed ArcGIS functionality to improve record-keeping between ArcGIS and Microsoft Access

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  AMEC Environment & Infrastructure UK Limited

  Jan 2006 - Sept 2011

  GIS Analyst

  Designed updated flood maps for FEMAProgrammed new functionality within the ArcGIS framework using Visual Basic and PythonCreated and analyzed urban tree canopy assessments in communities such as Shoreline, WA; the Cleveland, OH green belt, and Oakville, ONCreated areas of high wildlife habitat value for Shell oil sands using detailed GIS analysis of species range and ecosystem boundaries.

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  Geoserv

  Mar 2006 - Dec 2006

  GIS Technician

  Refined and maintained Census TIGER data for accuracy and consistencyProgrammed new functionality and applications within ArcGIS and Microsoft Access to create data quality assessment tools for Census.

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  Arlington County

  Oct 2011 - now

  Urban Forestry planning:Used tree canopy GIS data and forest health data to prioritize reforestation, disease treatment (Emerald Ash Borer), and prioritize outreach to underserved communities. Performed iTree Eco survey plots and full inventories.Management:Managing 4 urban foresters, a tree planting coordinator, and a tree crew supervisor (supervising 8 tree maintenance workers)Policy drafting and implication:Worked with various stakeholders (transportation, planning, landscape architects) to create policy for tree planting and preservation on public land, and to improve design and preservation of tree canopy on large private development.Community Outreach:Presented to civic associations, volunteer groups (Master Naturalists, Tree Stewards), garden clubs, Neighborhood Conservation representatives, Historic Preservation boards, Planning Commission, County board, National cemetery, and local urban forest roundtable on topics ranging from individual tree care to prioritizing the preservation of large scale forest and old growth, in concert with development and other community needs.Landscape DesignDesigned, organized, and assisted in planting of large quantities of trees, with volunteers and other organizations. Worked with parks and planning landscape architects to design innovative designs for streetscape, parks, and native reforestation projects for projects ranging from large scale malls to trees on green roofs, soil volume maximization, to integrating preservation of trees with new development.Emergency Management:Worked with Emergency management office, Department of Environmental Services, and emergency response personnel to prioritize critical tree removal on high volume streets during major weather events. Coordinated with communications staff to update the community on progress, and address unique situations, like the loss of champion trees in storms. Show less Urban Forestry planning:Used tree canopy GIS data and forest health data to prioritize reforestation, disease treatment (Emerald Ash Borer), and prioritize outreach to underserved communities. Performed iTree Eco survey plots and full inventories.Policy drafting and implication:Worked with various stakeholders (transportation, planning, landscape architects) to create policy for tree planting and preservation on public land, and to improve design and preservation of tree canopy on large private development.Community Outreach:Presented to civic associations, volunteer groups (Master Naturalists, Tree Stewards), garden clubs, Neighborhood Conservation representatives, Historic Preservation boards, Planning Commission, County board, National cemetery, and local urban forest roundtable on topics ranging from individual tree care to prioritizing the preservation of large scale forest and old growth, in concert with development and other community needs.Landscape DesignDesigned, organized, and assisted in planting of 27 trees at Butler Holmes park in collaboration with Casey Trees. Worked with parks and planning landscape architects to design innovative designs for streetscape, parks, and native reforestation projects for projects ranging from large scale malls (Ballston Mall) to trees on green roofs (400 Army Navy Dr), soil volume maximization (Rosslyn Highlands Park), to integrating preservation of trees with new development (Gables North Rolfe Street)Emergency Management:Worked with Emergency management office, Department of Environmental Services, and emergency response personnel to prioritize critical tree removal on high volume streets during Hurricance Sandy, the 2012 Derecho, various snow storms, and regular wind storms. Coordinated with communications staff to update the community on progress, and address unique situations, like the loss of champion trees in storms. Show less

  • Urban Forest Manager

    Jan 2018 - now

  • Acting Urban Forest Manager

    Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Urban Forester

    Oct 2011 - Jun 2017