Help raise the bar for urban forestry programs across the globe!
Members of the Accreditation Council play a vital role in the UCFS Accreditation program by guiding the development of standards, mentoring and supporting communities, establishing program policies, and shaping the future of urban forestry.
UCFS Accreditation Council members hold a significant leadership position with the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact. Interested in being part of the Council?
Find out more below and then fill out the application.
As part of the Accreditation Council, you’ll help lead a dynamic and impactful program that elevates the work of urban forestry across the globe. Council members have the opportunity to:
Shape the UCFS Urban Forestry Standards
Guide Accreditation Decisions
Advance Education & Learning
Lead Continuous Improvement
UCFS Staff
Council Members
Essential Council Member Functions
The Council is empowered to design, monitor, and promote the Accreditation Program. The Council must operate in accordance with approved operating procedures. Specifically, the duties and essential functions of the Council are to:
Qualifications
Click below to read the full job description and to read the Accreditation Council Manual, which guides all work of the Council.
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.
