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SUMMARY:Blueprint for Wildfire Resilience: Using Maps\, Plans\, and Data to Protect Urban Trees (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:This is the second webinar in this three-part series. Thank you to Dudek for their sponsorship! \nUrban wildfire resilience isn’t created from a single plan—it emerges from a connected system of codes\, maps\, policies\, and partnerships that help communities understand risk and take meaningful action. For urban foresters\, these tools are increasingly important for protecting urban tree canopy\, guiding vegetation management decisions\, and ensuring that urban forests are integrated into broader wildfire preparedness and mitigation efforts. \nIn this 2nd session of Wildfire and the Urban Forest series\, we explore the essential planning resources that shape wildfire resilience and examining the purpose\, structure\, and practical application of the most common planning frameworks used across jurisdictions. You will discover how hazard and risk information is used to identify vulnerable areas\, prioritize mitigation actions\, and balance wildfire risk reduction with the many environmental\, social\, and economic benefits that urban trees provide. \nBlueprint for Wildfire Resilience highlights the growing role of GIS\, spatial risk modeling\, and interactive planning tools such as StoryMaps – technologies that are helping communities visualize risk\, communicate priorities\, engage stakeholders\, and make more informed decisions about urban forest management and wildfire mitigation. Whether you’re developing plans\, managing trees\, advising decision-makers\, or collaborating across departments\, you’ll leave with a stronger understanding of planning tools that can help integrate urban forestry into community wildfire resilience strategies. \nJoin us to discover how maps become strategies\, plans become action\, and urban forests become part of the solution in creating healthier\, safer\, and more resilient communities. \nLearning Objectives\nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply wildfire planning resources\, such as codes\, Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps\, and risk assessments in mitigation and preparedness decisions.\nAnalyze Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs)\, Urban Forest Management Plans\, and Wildfire Mitigation Plans for supporting coordinated community resilience efforts.\nEvaluate GIS\, spatial risk modeling\, StoryMaps\, and other interactive planning tools for communicating risk\, engaging stakeholders\, prioritizing actions\, and supporting long-term implementation.\n\nRegister here!\nThis webinar is approved for one ISA CEU. \nThe webinar subject matter supports the following:\nUCFS Accreditation Program:  Standard 2\nISA Urban Forest Professional: Domain 1 \n  \nPart three of the series: Turning Knowledge into Action Workshop: Applying Wildfire Science and Planning in Urban Forest Management (Part 3) \nWatch part one of the series here: Urban Community Forestry Society- Education & Certifications
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/blueprint-for-wildfire-resilience-using-maps-plans-and-data-to-protect-urban-trees-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260827T144610Z
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SUMMARY:UCFS Accreditation: Showcase Your Urban Forestry Program
DESCRIPTION:Your community is doing great urban forestry work. Showcase your program to your community and a global audience of practitioners! \nJoin UCFS for an inside look at the fully launched UCFS Accreditation Program—an exciting opportunity for communities to demonstrate excellence\, strengthen their urban forestry programs\, and gain recognition for the work they do every day to grow\, protect\, and sustain their urban forests. \nUCFS Accreditation provides an opportunity to benchmark your urban forestry program against professional standards and practices\, demonstrate your team’s commitment to excellence\, identify opportunities for continuous improvement\, build civic pride\, and strengthen support for urban forestry investments and stakeholder engagement. \nUCFS Accreditation: Showcase Your Urban Forestry Program webinar will explore how accreditation can help your urban forests move from good to exceptional. You’ll learn what UCFS Accreditation is\, what the standards mean for your program\, how to apply\, where you can get support\, and what to expect through the entire process—from application and self-evaluation to documentation\, site review\, peer evaluation\, and ultimately\, recognition of your urban forestry program. \nJoin us to see what’s possible when your community’s urban forestry excellence is recognized. Whether you are considering applying\, want to prepare your program for accreditation\, or simply want to understand where your program stands\, this webinar will give you the information and inspiration to take the next step. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the purpose\, structure\, and standards of the UCFS Accreditation Program and opportunities to assess management strategies toward an international standard of practice.\nIdentify the steps\, documentation\, and preparation needed to pursue accreditation for their community.\nEvaluate the potential benefits of accreditation for your urban forestry program including how to leverage accreditation status with multiple stakeholders.\n\nThis webinar is approved for one ISA CEU. \nRead more about UCFS Accreditation. \nRegister today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-accreditation-showcase-your-urban-forestry-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260730T190827Z
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SUMMARY:Sidewalks Vs. Trees: Integrating PROWAG\, ADA\, and Urban Trees
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts – our Exclusive Learning Series Partner! \nAs communities invest in safer and more accessible streets\, urban foresters are increasingly challenged to preserve and expand tree canopy while meeting evolving accessibility requirements. The Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) adopted by the U.S. Department of Transportation\, went effect in 2025 and establishes the national accessibility standards for sidewalks\, curb ramps\, street crossings\, shared-use paths\, and other pedestrian facilities within the public right-of-way. These updated requirements come on top of already challenging infrastructure and tree conflicts that urban foresters navigate each day. As agencies implement PROWAG\, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)\, and critical sidewalk installation projects\, urban forestry professionals have an important opportunity to shape projects that enhance accessibility while protecting the long-term health and benefits of the urban forest. \nSidewalks Vs. Trees: Integrating PROWAG\, ADA\, and Urban Trees explores practical strategies for integrating trees into accessible streetscapes through thoughtful planning\, design\, and long-term management. Using real-world examples\, this webinar will: \n\nExamine tree planting design solutions that support healthy tree growth that maintain accessible pedestrian routes.\nReview approaches to preserve mature trees during sidewalk and infrastructure improvements and reduce future conflicts between trees and the built environment.\nExplore strategies for effective collaboration with engineers\, landscape architects\, planners\, public works staff\, and disability advocates to form strong partnerships that develop shared solutions.\n\nJoin us and discover how integrated and strategic design and collaborations can create streetscapes that achieve pedestrian safety while supporting long-term canopy. You’ll come away with practical tools and collaborative strategies that help you navigate PROWAG and ADA requirements with confidence. \nTogether we can create safer\, greener\, and more inclusive communities with both accessible infrastructure and thriving urban forests. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nExplain how the Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) influence sidewalk design\, tree preservation\, and urban forestry practices within the public right-of-way.\nEvaluate tree planting and preservation strategies to support accessible pedestrian facilities while promoting long-term tree health and canopy growth.\nDevelop collaborative strategies for engaging a wide range of stakeholders to balance accessibility requirements\, infrastructure investments\, and urban canopy goals throughout project planning\, implementation\, and maintenance.\n\nThis webinar is approved for one ISA CEU. \nThe webinar subject matter supports the following:\nUCFS Accreditation Program: Standard 2\nISA Urban Forest Professional: Domain 4 \nRegister here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/sidewalks-vs-trees-integrating-prowag-ada-and-urban-trees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T140000
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SUMMARY:Trees\, Insurance & Risk: Navigating a Changing Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting webinar co-hosted by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and the Urban and Community Forestry Society (UCFS) – the leading associations dedicated to helping you navigate the tree care and urban forestry professions. \nArborists and urban forestry professionals are facing a rapidly changing insurance landscape that can have significant implications for risk management\, urban canopy goals\, and day-to-day business operations. Insurance may increasingly influence decisions about trees—but arborists and urban forestry professionals have an opportunity to help shape those decisions. Understanding the issues\, speaking the language of risk\, and knowing how to respond can help professionals protect people and property without sacrificing sound tree care and long-term urban forest goals. \nTrees\, Insurance & Risk: Navigating a Changing Landscape explores how emerging insurance trends\, policies\, and requirements influence urban forestry decision-making.   You’ll gain an understanding of the tree care industry’s response\, including efforts by the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA) and the Urban and Community Forestry Society (UCFS) and collaborations with the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) to influence policy discussions. Most importantly\, you’ll leave with practical strategies for navigating insurance-related concerns with clients\, communities and municipalities\, including how ANSI industry standards provide liability protections\, how to strengthen contractual and RFP language\, and how ordinances and regulations intersect with insurance considerations. \nJoin us to get ahead of the conversation\, anticipate insurance-related challenges\, strengthen your risk-management approach\, and help shape a future where the insurance industry and tree care industry work together to protect trees and urban canopy goals. \nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe how insurance companies evaluate tree risk and the key tree-related factors influencing insurance decisions.\nApply ANSI standards\, contract language\, and risk management practices to tree inspection liability\, insurance requirements\, and municipal regulations.\nDevelop communication or policy strategies that support both risk reduction and the preservation of urban tree canopy goals.\n\nThis webinar is approved for 1.5 ISA CEU. \nThe webinar subject matter supports the following:\nUCFS Accreditation Program: Standard 3\nISA Urban Forest Professional: Domain 1 \nRegister here!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/trees-insurance-risk-navigating-a-changing-landscape/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260708T172045Z
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SUMMARY:Turning Knowledge into Action Workshop: Applying Wildfire Science and Planning in Urban Forest Management (Part 3)
DESCRIPTION:This is the third webinar in this three-part series. Thank you to Dudek for their sponsorship! \nUnderstanding wildfire risk is only the first step—creating safer\, more resilient urban forests requires turning knowledge into action. This 90-minute interactive workshop is designed to support the application of the concepts\, tools\, and strategies introduced throughout the Wildfire and the Urban Forest series to real-world challenges facing community and urban trees. \nIn Turning Knowledge into Action Workshop\, you’ll have the opportunity to join the conversation in small breakout groups with wildfire resilience and fire prevention experts to discuss local concerns\, ask questions\, and explore practical solutions. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how wildfire science\, risk assessments\, planning frameworks\, and community engagement strategies can support informed decision-making and effective mitigation efforts. \nWhether you’re an urban forester\, arborist\, planner\, community leader\, or wildfire practitioner\, this workshop provides an opportunity to dig into the details with experts and peers\, explore challenges unique to your community\, and identify meaningful next steps. \nJoin us for this dynamic workshop focused on translating ideas into action and building stronger\, more fire-adapted urban forests. \nLearning Objectives\nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nApply wildfire hazard\, risk\, and planning concepts to evaluate community challenges and identify opportunities for planning\, mitigation\, ands preparedness.\nConsider key wildfire science\, tools\, and strategies in urban forestry decision-making.\nDevelop practical and actionable next steps to creating safer\, more fire-adapted urban forests\n\nRegister here!\nThis webinar is approved for 1.5 ISA CEUs. \nThe webinar subject matter supports the following:\nUCFS Accreditation Program:  Standard 2\nISA Urban Forest Professional: Domain 1
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/turning-knowledge-into-action-workshop-applying-wildfire-science-and-planning-in-urban-forest-management-part-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260928T173912Z
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SUMMARY:Career Compass: Building Partnerships That Get Things Done
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this webinar has been rescheduled from Oct. 1 to Nov. 5. \nThis is the third in our three-part Career Compass series. View previous sessions on our YouTube page. \n \nGreat urban forestry projects rarely happen because one person has all the answers. They happen when professionals build relationships\, earn trust\, navigate different perspectives\, and bring people together around a common goal. \nFor young and emerging urban forestry professionals\, learning how to work effectively with other city departments and community partners can be just as important as technical expertise. Whether you’re working with public works\, parks\, planning\, engineering\, sustainability\, communications\, elected officials\, nonprofits\, private-sector\, or community partners\, each group brings different priorities\, pressures\, and styles of working. \nBeyond the Trees: Building Partnerships That Get Things Done is a practical\, career-focused webinar that explores the soft skills that turn collaboration into action. Learn how to build rapport\, communicate across professional boundaries\, understand what motivates different partners\, manage competing perspectives\, and create the relationships needed to move projects from an idea to successful implementation. \nWhether you’re new to urban forestry or beginning to take on greater responsibility\, join us to strengthen your people skills\, expand your professional network\, and build the partnerships that make good projects possible—and successful. \nLearning Objectives \nAt the end of the webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify key relationship-building skills and strategies for collaborating effectively with other city departments\, agencies\, and community partners.\nApply communication and interpersonal strategies to build trust\, navigate differing priorities\, and find common ground among project stakeholders.\nDevelop approaches for strengthening partnerships and maintaining collaborative relationships that support successful project implementation.\n\nThis webinar is approved for one ISA CEU. \nRegister today!
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/career-compass-career-growth-big-picture-thinking-expanding-your-impact/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T170000
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SUMMARY:UCFS Annual Conference and Tradeshow
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the annual UCFS Conference and Tradeshow being held in St. Louis\, Missouri. This is a can’t miss event and a wonderful opportunity for you to be among your tree people. Registration will open Summer 2026. In the meantime\, find out more here: Urban + Community Forestry Society Conference and Tradeshow
URL:https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-annual-conference-and-tradeshow-2/
LOCATION:Union Station Hotel\, 1820 Market Street\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63103\, United States
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