Skills and competencies acquired by interns while participating in the Urban Resources Initiative’s field training programs, as identified and coded from semi-structured interviews. All skills and competencies listed in this table were identified by at least 2 interviewees and are ranked in order of prevalence in interviews, from highest to lowest. Skills/competencies marked with an (*) were identified by different interviewees as both a program strength and a program deficiency.
| Community Greenspace | GreenSkills | Shared | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strengths | Collaborative Planning Techniques Project Management Invasive Species Control Conflict Facilitation/Resolution Volunteer Management Engaging City Government Agencies Anti-Racism and Environmental Justice | Supervising Use of Arboriculture/Landscaping Equipment Youth Mentorship Communicating Tree-Care and Stewardship Best Practices to Neighborhood Residents Pruning Tree Surveys, Inventory, Measurement* | Community Engagement Working as Part of a Team Best Management Practices Tree Planting Troubleshooting and Adaptability Working with Diverse and/or Marginalized Communities |
| Deficiencies | Tree Surveys, Inventory, Measurement* Urban Park Silviculture Team Leadership | Native Plant Communities and Tree ID |