Certified Arborist Practice Exam

True/False: Increasing awareness of an urban forestry program's benefits and goals with key policy makers is critical for maintaining funding when city budgets are tight:

1. False

2. Legal regulations drafted and instituted to protect trees within a given jurisdiction

3. The process of decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms

4. 30% family, 20% genus, 10% species

The correct answer is: False

The statement about increasing awareness of an urban forestry program's benefits and goals with key policy makers being critical for maintaining funding is true. Awareness and understanding among policymakers can directly influence budget allocations and support for urban forestry initiatives, especially in times of financial constraints. When city budgets are tight, it's essential for decision-makers to recognize the value of urban forestry programs - such as their impact on environmental health, public safety, and community well-being - to justify continued or increased funding. The other options don't directly address the question regarding awareness and funding for urban forestry programs. They pertain to unrelated topics such as legal protections for trees, the process of decomposition, and classifications of organisms, none of which support or refute the importance of engaging policymakers in urban forestry funding discussions.