Front Royal names Environmental Officer and Arborist

Jim Osborn has been named Environmental Officer and Arborist for Front Royal. Mr. Osborn has 35 years of experience as a certified arborist, accredited nurseryman, certified tree care safety professional, and certified Virginia Department of Transportation erosion and sediment control expert.

Jim Osborn, Environmental Officer, and Arborist

Osborn will provide guidance and consultation for Public Works to include the protection of clean air and water, natural resources, tree planting, placement, and removal, applying
pesticides, soil erosion and conditions, waste reduction, recycling, energy conservation, and town beautification. He will also serve as the Town’s lead on the proposed newly created Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee, which replaces the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee.

“Front Royal’s environment is critical to maintaining a place where people want to live, work, play and visit,” said Steven Hicks, Town Manager. “The Town created this position to assure that future growth will not conflict with sustaining a healthy and inviting environment for all.”

Mr. Osborn earned a B.S. degree in Biology and Forestry from Michigan Technological University. He has been a resident of Front Royal for 16 years.