Urban
Forestry Information and Resources
General
TreeLink
was established in 1996 to create a national urban
forestry communications hub. Today TreeLink serves as an information repository
and networking center for urban forestry professionals while providing outreach
to land agencies, academics, green industry and the general public.
USDA Forest Service: Urban and Community
Forestry Program enhances the livability of towns, communities, and cities
by improving the stewardship of urban natural resources. The Urban and
Community Forestry Program responds to these needs by maintaining, restoring,
and improving the health of urban trees, forests, greenspaces and sustainable
forest ecosystems for more than 70 million acres of America’s urban and
community forest resources.
American Forests is a world leader
in planting trees for environmental restoration, a pioneer in the science and
practice of urban forestry, and a primary communicator of the benefits of trees
and forests. American Forests (americanforests.org) is the nation’s oldest
nonprofit citizens’ conservation organization. Citizens concerned about
the waste and abuse of the nation’s forests founded American Forests in
1875.
International Society of Arboriculture has
served the tree care industry for over seventy years as a scientific and
educational organization. ISA was founded in 1924 when a group of forty
individuals, each engaged in a phase of tree work or research, were called
together by the Connecticut Tree Protection Examining Board to discuss shade
tree problems and their possible solutions.
Society of
Municipal Arborists Founded in 1964, the
SMA is an organization of municipal arborists and urban foresters. Our
membership also includes consultants, commercial firms and citizens who
actively practice or support some facet of municipal forestry.
National Urban and Community Forestry
Advisory Council is an organization that supports education, projects, and
groups related to urban and community forestry. We seek to establish
sustainable urban forests for all communities.
National Arbor Day
Foundation - Leadership in urban &
community forestry, tree planting & care, environmental education, nature
education for children, conferences & seminars, conservation &
agroforestry, forest stewardship, celebrating Arbor Day and Arbor Day Farm.
Sponsor of Tree City USA® program in cooperation with the USDA Forest
Service and the National Association of State Foresters, providing direction,
technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and
community forestry programs in over 3100 towns and cities serving more than 93
million Americans.
By
State
Alabama
Alabama Urban Forestry Association -
Established in 1989, the Alabama Urban Forestry Association (AUFA) is a
committed leader in the issues of urban forestry. AUFA promotes proper tree
care, tree protection and other tree issues in the urban setting.
Alaska
Community Tree
& Forestry Organizations in Alaska - a listing of local
organizations
Arizona
coming soon
Arkansas
Arkansas Urban Forestry Council - Our
responsibility is to educate communities about the importance of the urban
forest environment and how to manage this valuable resource.
California
Center for Urban Forest
Research - PSW Research Station, USDA
Forest Service - Our research demonstrates new ways in which trees add value to
communities. We convert our results into real dollars and cents in order to
stimulate more investment in trees. Using our research results, we create new
methods and strategies for managing and caring for community forests to help
managers optimize the benefits and investment value of their community forest.
Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute (UFEI) was
developed by the Natural Resources Management Department faculty to address the
increasing need for improved management of the urban forests in California. The
purpose of the institute at Cal Poly is to provide a center for: applied
research, extension and technology transfer, and community service and outreach
programs assisting landowners and public agencies in improving the management
of urban forests.
California Urban Forests Council -
The Mission of CaUFC is to promote the proper planning, planting, and
management of urban and community forests to maximize the quality of life for
every Californian
Colorado
Colorado Tree Coalition - Overview:
Expand Trees Across Colorado program; develop standard operating procedures for
all successful programs to assist in mentoring for program
succession.
Connecticut
Connecticut Urban Forest Council,
Inc. is a statewide organization composed of representatives from
Connecticut environmental organizations, state agencies, universities, research
institutions, corporations, professional communities and citizen tree groups.
Its purpose is to provide advice, assistance, education, information and
support to urban and community forestry professionals, associated
professionals, municipal, state and corporate leaders, and volunteers.
Florida
Florida Urban Forestry Council - Since our
inception in 1990, the Florida Urban Forestry Council has served as the premier
non-profit organization in the state in issues pertaining to Urban Forestry.
Georgia
Georgia Urban Forest Council - We offer a
variety of programs and opportunities, including Basic Tree Care Workshops,
Educational Quarterly Meetings, publications such as TreeTalks and
informational brochures, the Annual Conference, an Annual Awards Program, the
Landmark and Historic Tree Register, and more.
Trees Atlanta is a non-profit citizens'
group dedicated to protecting and improving our urban environment by planting
and conserving trees. We also educate the public about the value of trees. We
are involved in tree issues in the entire metropolitan Atlanta area.
Hawaii
TREE (Tropical Reforestation & Ecosystems
Education) is dedicated to the conservation of and education about native
Hawaiian ecosystems. Based on Hawai'i Island, our staff and volunteers engage
children and adults in learning about the value of our native forests, by
participating in hands-on educational activities and assisting with native
habitat restoration.
Idaho
coming soon
Illinois
Prairie
Tree Companion (PTC) Newsletter is a valuable resource, providing
information to Illinois community officials and citizens concerning Illinois'
Urban and Community Forestry Program and topics related to community tree
management. The goal of the PTC is to foster an awareness of urban forestry in
Illinois.
Quantifying the impact of
trees: The Chicago Urban Forest Climate Project - by D.J. Nowak and E.G.
McPherson. Nowak and McPherson are Research Foresters with the United States
Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment
Station, Chicago. This article reports on the methodologies and initial results
of an urban forestry research project, based in Chicago, Illinois. It discusses
the interrelated urban forest ecosystem functions that are currently being
studied - climate modification, energy conservation, air quality and carbon
dioxide sequestration - and considers the cost-benefit implications of urban
vegetation. Unasylva
Indiana
Indiana Urban Forest Council has
approximately 130 members consisting of volunteers, students, teachers,
municipalities, foresters, utility companies, corporations, and state and local
government.
Iowa
Trees Forever is an organization that
not only plants and cares for TREES, but also addresses the challenges facing
our communities and the ENVIRONMENT. Our goals involve getting information and
tools to the PEOPLE who volunteer their time to make a difference in the
COMMUNITY. By working together through effective STEWARDSHIP, we can inspire
action, improve quality of life, and demonstrate respect for our natural
resources.
Kansas
coming soon
Kentucky
coming soon
Louisiana
Louisiana Urban Forestry
Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing, promoting,
and improving the value and benefits of Louisiana's Urban Forest resource
through management, education, research, training and conservation.
Tree Legacy
Program provides a way for you to invest in the future of Shreveport by
planting trees. Donations may be made in any amount and will be combined with
other contributions to purchase trees to be planted on public lands in our
community. Individual tree memorials can be facilitated.
Maine
coming soon
Maryland
coming soon
Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts Amherst -
Extension Landscape, Nursery, and Urban Forestry Program: to educate landscape,
nursery and turf professionals by providing programs and research-based
information on the best horticultural practices and technology for
environmental stewardship in nursery and landscape management. The Urban
Forestry Diagnostic Lab is located in room 107 Holdsworth Natural Resources
Center at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. The lab evaluates woody
plant specimens for problems caused by insects and disease.
Michigan
Greening of Detroit exists to
improve the quality of life in Detroit by guiding and inspiring the
reforestation of Detroit's neighborhoods, boulevards, and parks through tree
planting projects and educational programs.
Minnesota
University of
Minnesota - Urban and Community Forestry Program of the Department of
Forest Resources: The urban and community forestry curriculum prepares students
for careers in planning and managing vegetation and natural resources in or
near urban communities, and for direct involvement in resource management or
for specialized supporting roles in areas such as urban planning and
environmental education.
Mississippi
Mississippi Urban Forest Council - A
nonprofit organization aimed at promoting quality urban and community forestry
in Mississippi
Missouri
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri was founded in
1993 as the local response to Global ReLeaf – an international project of
American Forests to combat global warming through tree planting. Today, Forest
ReLeaf is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspiring
volunteer efforts in planting and caring for trees and forests, particularly
those in our cities and towns.
Missouri Community Forestry Council is
committed to urban and community forestry issues in Missouri. The Council meets
regularly to advise the State of Missouri on the best ways to preserve,
protect, expand and improve our urban and community forests.
Montana
coming soon
Nebraska
coming soon
Nevada
coming soon
New
Hampshire
coming soon
New Jersey
New Jersey Tree
Foundation is a statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to the
promotion, enhancement and development of urban and community forestry
activities in New Jersey through education, volunteerism, community outreach,
partnerships, and grants. The Tree Foundation is committed to providing
exceptional forestry programs, services and opportunities to New Jersey’s
cities and towns.
New Mexico
Tree New Mexico is dedicated to ensuring
sustainable forests in urban and rural communities and natural areas through
restoration, public education and advocacy.
New York
CentralPark.com Your first stop for
information on New York's Central Park and The Central Park Zoo!
Trees New York is a nationally acclaimed
organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for all communities
through participatory tree related programs. Founded in the 70's, it is the
only organization in the region which focuses solely on urban trees and
forestry. TNY plants, preserves and cares for trees through crucial
community-oriented and technical support services through education, training,
desktop publishing, and advocacy efforts.
North
Carolina
North Carolina Urban Forest Council consists
of individuals, citizen groups, nonprofit organizations, businesses and
agencies from around the state that share an interest in community and urban
forestry.
North Dakota
coming soon
Ohio
coming soon
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Urban
& Community Forestry Council is a nonprofit Oklahoma corporation with a
stated mission to improve Oklahoma's urban forests by providing leadership and
guidance through education, planning, and advocacy.
The Tree
Bank is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of
life in Oklahoma through tree plantings and proper maintenance. By promoting
urban forestry partnerships between non-profit organizations, government
agencies, and the private sector, The Tree Bank works to make Oklahoma a
greener, cleaner, more beautiful place to live.
Oregon
Friends of Trees inspires community
stewardship by bringing people in the Portland-Vancouver area together to plant
and care for city trees and urban natural areas. We plant trees along city
streets and in urban natural areas. Volunteers are always welcome to help plant
trees, work in the office, or organize events.
Oregon Community Trees is a
non-profit organization was established to promote urban and community forestry
in Oregon. With the support of the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), Oregon
Community Trees (OCT) provides a forum for members to share ideas, develop new
programs, and offer or seek advice and assistance to improve the care of
community trees.
Pennsylvania
Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban
Forest is an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing
the City's vitality and to being part of the solution to global warming by
restoring and protecting City trees.
Rhode Isalnd
coming soon
South
Carolina
coming soon
South Dakota
coming soon
Tennessee
Tennessee Urban Forestry Council, established
in 1991, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to public awareness,
understanding and improving Tennessee's urban forests. The Council serves as a
resource, catalyst and liaison concerning urban forestry issues within the
state, region and nation.
Texas
Cross Timbers Urban Forestry Council is
comprised of members from various backgrounds. All are drawn to the
organization because of a love of our local native trees and the role they play
in our urban environment. Members seek to educate the public on the value of
the unique Cross Timbers ecosystem.
Texas Urban Forestry Council is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves as a forum for networking,
education and advocacy for those interested in impacting the community forests
of Texas. We are the only statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to
fostering cooler, greener Texas communities.
Utah
TreeUtah is a statewide non-profit
organization dedicated to tree planting and education. Through these actions we
hope to inspire and empower our communities to become active, knowledgeable
stewards of our natural environment.
Vermont
coming soon
Virginia
Virginia Urban
Forest Council Join citizen members of
tree boards and commissions, elected officials, urban foresters and arborists,
landscape architects, builders, developers, and planners desiring to enhance
and protect Virginia’s urban forest. National experts and local leaders
will facilitate this discussion identifying issues and exploring potential
solutions that will fit within Virginia’s unique governing laws.
Washington
 University of
Washington: Research on Human Dimensions of Urban Greening - More than 80%
of the U.S. population lives in urbanized areas. City trees affect the lives of
millions of people. We study public and professional actions and values
concerning trees and green space in cities. Our social science research helps
local leaders better understand the many ways that the urban forest contributes
to more liveable communities. The site includes print products that help
communities create better policy for the forests where we live, work, play, and
learn.
University of Washington Botanic
Gardens - The botanic gardens include the Washington Park Arboretum, Center
for Urban Horticulture, Elisabeth C. Miller Library, Otis Hyde Herbarium and
Union Bay Natural Area, all of which retain their individual names. The UW owns
and manages the plant collections in the Washington Park Arboretum and works
cooperatively with the city and the nonprofit Arboretum Foundation there.
West
Virginia
coming soon
Wisconsin
coming soon
Wyoming
coming soon
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