In this blog post, Dr. Georgios Arseniou writes about his fractal dimension of trees research and management applications for urban and community forestry.
In this blog post, Arseniou writes about his TLS research and its applications for urban and community forestry.
By Georgia Silvera Seamans How did Japanese ornamental cherry trees become part of the canopy of New York City? In this blog post I follow ornamental cherries from the early
UCFS member Ian Kesterson shares the story of Cesar Garcia as he “learned the ropes” – figurately and literally – during his summer internship.
The Resilient Canopy is a new series of features in City Trees, the magazine produced by UCFS, that explore the challenges and successes of our members and colleagues in addressing climate change impacts.
2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Urban and Community Forestry Society.
Virginia Tech (VT) University Arborist and Urban Forestry Manager (and UCFS Board Member) Jamie King and the steadfast achievements of the four-person Urban Forestry team.
UCFS seeks members to join several new committees as the organization grows and evolves.
In the November/December 2023 issue of UCFS’s City Trees, Michelle Sutton, City Trees Editor, reported on strategies some communities are taking for Icing out the Heat as extreme heat bears down.
Each year, a panel of experts reviews and selects an SMA Tree of the Year. The tree must meet qualifications such as suitability for the urban environment, noteworthy ornamental attributes, and in many cases, be considered underutilized. Check out the Tree of the Year!
Monday, November 16 from 1:00-4:00pm
To join us, add the tour with your registration!
Before conference sessions begin, join fellow urban and community forestry professionals for a guided tour of St. Louis that explores the city’s urban forest through the lens of history, resilience, equity, and community investment. From iconic parks to neighborhoods experiencing both environmental challenges and revitalization, you’ll discover how planning decisions, natural disaster recovery, and community partnerships are shaping a healthier, more equitable future.
Our journey begins at Brickline Greenway near Energizer Park, where an ambitious green infrastructure vision is reconnecting neighborhoods and expanding access to greenspace. From there, we’ll travel through the iconic Forest Park to explore the legacy of one of America’s great urban parks and the stewardship practices that continue to make it a model for urban forestry and public space.
As we travel through St. Louis neighborhoods, we’ll view the city’s history through its trees. We will see firsthand how communities are restoring and reimagining their urban forests through community-driven initiatives that are reversing damage from recent devastating tornado and the legacy of historic redlining and its influence on tree canopy distribution.
Along the way, we’ll stop at O’Fallon Park to explore ongoing restoration and neighborhood revitalization efforts before concluding at Kiener Plaza Park, where thoughtful landscape design and thriving urban greenspace showcase the power of trees to create welcoming, resilient downtown environments.
Don’t miss the opportunity to see examples of these critical urban forestry practices:
More than a sightseeing tour, this is an opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, exchange ideas, and connect with colleagues who share a passion for building stronger urban forests. Come see St. Louis through a new lens and leave inspired with innovative ideas and practical insights.
Special Guests:
We’ll be joined on the tour by guest speakers from the City of St. Louis Forestry, Great Rivers Greenway, and Forest ReLeaf who will share insider perspectives on organizational collaboration.
