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# Urban Community Forestry Society

Trees are the city

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://ucfsociety.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Blog](https://ucfsociety.org/?page_id=688) - Together, we are working to grow + care for trees in towns large + small. Stay up to date on all news + educational resources for arborists and urban foresters.
- [Join a UCFS Committee Today!](https://ucfsociety.org/join-a-ucfs-committee-today/) - UCFS seeks members to join several new committees as the organization grows and evolves.
- [Dr. Georgios Arseniou on the Urban Forestry Applications of Findings from Novel Terrestrial Laser Scanning Technology Research](https://ucfsociety.org/dr-georgios-arseniou-on-the-urban-forestry-applications-of-findings-from-novel-terrestrial-laser-scanning-technology-research/) - In this blog post, Arseniou writes about his TLS research and its applications for urban and community forestry.
- [Dr. Georgios Arseniou on Fractal-like Architecture of Urban Trees](https://ucfsociety.org/dr-georgios-arseniou-on-fractal-like-architecture-of-urban-trees/) - In this blog post, Dr. Georgios Arseniou writes about his fractal dimension of trees research and management applications for urban and community forestry.
- [Japanese Ornamental Cherries: Colonialism, Diplomacy, Phenology, and FOMO](https://ucfsociety.org/japanese-ornamental-cherries-colonialism-diplomacy-phenology-and-fomo/) - 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 20th century gift of 300 trees to New York and the more famous gift to Washington DC. I then discuss cherry phenology, cherry trees in
- [Lorax in Training: Cesar Garcia’s Summer Adventure with the City of Berkeley](https://ucfsociety.org/lorax-in-training-cesar-garcias-summer-adventure-with-the-city-of-berkeley/) - UCFS member Ian Kesterson shares the story of Cesar Garcia as he "learned the ropes" - figurately and literally - during his summer internship.
- [Virginia Tech meets climate action goals through tree planting.](https://ucfsociety.org/virgina-tech-meets-climate-action-goals-through-tree-planting/) - 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.
- [Cheers to 60 years!](https://ucfsociety.org/cheers-to-60-years/) - 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the Urban and Community Forestry Society.
- [Building Urban Forest Resilience](https://ucfsociety.org/building-urban-forest-resilience/) - 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.
- [Keeping workers safe in extreme heat](https://ucfsociety.org/keeping-workers-safe-in-extreme-heat/) - Icing Out the Heat: Strategies for Keeping Urban Forestry Crew and Staff Safe in Extreme Heat - City Trees November/December 2023 Issue
- [Tree of the Year](https://ucfsociety.org/blog-template/) - 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!

## Pages

- [Home](https://ucfsociety.org/) - Join the UCFS, a society built around growth, education + collaboration. Discover our programs, events + initiatives designed for arborists and urban foresters.
- [Municipal Forestry Institute](https://ucfsociety.org/municipal-forestry-institute/) - An exciting week of high-level training, inspiration, leadership growth, and community building, the MFI is a unique opportunity for urban forestry professionals to learn and network with fellow foresters.
- [Accreditation](https://ucfsociety.org/accreditation/) - When it comes to standards in urban and community forestry programs, UCFS Accreditation sets the bar. Join the best tree programs around the world and get accredited today!
- [MFI 2027](https://ucfsociety.org/mfi2027/) - Join us for the Municipal Forestry Institute 2026! The Urban and Community Forestry Society (UCFS) is excited to welcome future urban forestry leaders to attend the Municipal Forestry Institute (MFI) 2026 being held on beautiful Jekyll Island, Georgia! MFI 2026 on Jekyll Island, Georgia! MFI is the premier urban forestry training created by and for
- [City Trees](https://ucfsociety.org/city-trees/) - City Trees is a premier publication focused on urban + community forestry. In each issue, you’ll learn how to best manage the trees in your community and more!
- [Annual Conference](https://ucfsociety.org/annual-conference/) - Join us for 2023's UCF Society Conference + Tradeshow (formerly Society of Municipal Arborists) focusing on creating greener, happier, healthier cities for all!
- [Board Nominations](https://ucfsociety.org/board-nominations/) - 2026 UCFS Board of Directors Nominations UCFS members are asked to submit nominations for the Board of Directors. Nominations close on September 1, 2026 at midnight Central Time. Scroll to read more and then nominate someone today! UCFS Board of Directors Nominations The Urban and Community Forestry Society (UCFS) Board of Directors is seeking nominations
- [ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional](https://ucfsociety.org/education/isa-certified-urban-forest-professional/) - Urban & Community Forestry Society encourages growth with education & certifications like ISA Certified Arborist and ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist
- [UCFS Mentoring Program](https://ucfsociety.org/ucfs-mentoring-program/) - We’re fostering growth in more than just trees. Our mentoring program provides mutual benefits to mentors and mentees, providing opportunities to learn and grow from each other.
- [About Us](https://ucfsociety.org/about-us/) - The Urban and Community Forestry Society, formerly known as the Society of Municipal Arborists, connects arborists, urban forestry professionals, and students.
- [Membership](https://ucfsociety.org/membership/) - Join the UCFS today & connect with key learnings, grow as a professional, and network with people who understand your work so you can grow & plant more trees!
- [Urban Forest Foundation](https://ucfsociety.org/program/) - Dedicated to empowering and educating municipal arboriculturists and communities through research programs and training initiatives, the UFF is here to make sure we’re all on the same page when it comes to the value of trees and developments in the industry.
- [Accreditation Council](https://ucfsociety.org/accreditation-council/) - When it comes to standards in urban and community forestry programs, UCFS Accreditation sets the bar. Join the best tree programs around the world and get accredited today!
- [2026 Conference RFP](https://ucfsociety.org/2025-conference-rfp/) - Call for Presentations 2026 UCFS Conference Practice Under Pressure Advancing Urban Forestry in the Face of Challenges The Urban and Community Forestry Society (UCFS) seeks presentations for its 60th Annual International Conference and Trade Show to be held on November 16 and 17, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri. The UCFS annual conference brings together the
- [Annual Award Nominations](https://ucfsociety.org/annual-award-nominations/) - UCFS Annual Awards Nomination Our members do great things throughout the year! The UCFS Outreach Committee is seeking nominations for awards and honors that will be presented during the 2026 annual UCFS Conference and Tradeshow. Nominations are due August 28, 2026 Annual UCFS Awards Categories Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond
- [Arborist Exchange](https://ucfsociety.org/arborist-exchange-program/) - Exchange experience, ideas, and technology with urban forestry professionals from around the world!
- [Education](https://ucfsociety.org/education/) - Explore resources for the urban forester. From papers to best practices, find all the trusted resources of the Society of Municipal Arborists and, now, UCFS.
- [Welcome to MFI!](https://ucfsociety.org/welcome-to-mfi/) - Welcome to MFI 2026! Welcome On behalf of the UCFS Board of Directors, Executive Director Leslie Berckes, and the Municipal Forestry Institute Curriculum and Planning Committee, we want to extend a heartfelt welcome as you begin this unique and important leadership journey. You are joining the ranks of an amazing community of urban forestry leaders and we
- [UCFS Board Election](https://ucfsociety.org/ucfs-board-election/) - UCFS Members Vote Today! 2025 UCFS Board of Directors Election UCFS members are asked to vote for Vice President and two at-large seats. Voting closes on October 6, 2025 at midnight Central Time. Scroll to read more about each candidate, and then vote! UCFS Board of Directors Election After a successful call for nominations to
- [MFI 2026 Application](https://ucfsociety.org/mfi-2025-application/) - 2026 Municipal Forestry Institute Application
- [Education and Certification](https://ucfsociety.org/education/certifications-and-education/) - Urban & Community Forestry Society encourages growth with education & certifications like ISA Certified Arborist and ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist
- [Videos](https://ucfsociety.org/education/videos/) - Urban & Community Forestry Society encourages growth with education & certifications like ISA Certified Arborist and ISA Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist
- [Community](https://ucfsociety.org/community/) - UCFS is dedicated to creating and supporting the implementation of research in arboriculture and urban forestry to benefit people, trees + the environment.
- [Careers](https://ucfsociety.org/careers/) - From seasoned pros to new graduates, The Urban and Community Society's job board is a place to seek out opportunities in the arborist and urban forestry fields.
- [Contact](https://ucfsociety.org/contact/) - The Urban + Community Forestry is all about more trees for people & planet! We invite you to branch out and join 2,000+ global members, today. Contact us here!
- [SMA_UCFS Articles of Incorporation](https://ucfsociety.org/sma_ucfs-articles-of-incorporation/) - SMA/UCFS Members -Articles of Incorporation Review SMA/UCFS Members present at the Annual Member Meeting being held on November 19th at 5:00pm in Chicago, IL will be asked to vote on the Amendment below.The vote is needed in order to clarify the Society of Municipal Arborists (d.b.a. the Urban and Community Forestry Society) Articles of Incorporation,
- [Blog](https://ucfsociety.org/blog/) - Blog Dr. Georgios Arseniou on Fractal-like Architecture of Urban Trees In this blog post, Dr. Georgios Arseniou writes about his fractal dimension of trees research and management applications for urban and community forestry. Read More » May 6, 2024 No Comments Blog Dr. Georgios Arseniou on the Urban Forestry Applications of Findings from Novel Terrestrial
- [Case Studies](https://ucfsociety.org/case-studies/) - Discover Case Studies for the Urban Forest: Advice and anecdotes from professionals. Browse topics on managing natural areas, stormwater, watersheds, and more!
- [People Spotlights](https://ucfsociety.org/people-spotlights/) - Meet people just like you working to grow and care for trees while learning and networking with other urban foresters and arborists. For trees and for planet.
- [Programs](https://ucfsociety.org/programs/) - Branch out with UCFS member programs. Learn from peers, offer support, and grow with us! UCFS Accreditation, Urban Forestry Foundation, Arborist Exchange + more
- [Forum](https://ucfsociety.org/forum/) - Engage in the UCF Society's Member Forum where urban + community foresters discuss, collaborate & share insights. Join the conversation & network with the best.

## Events

- [Blueprint for Wildfire Resilience: Using Maps, Plans, and Data to Protect Urban Trees (Part 2)](https://ucfsociety.org/event/blueprint-for-wildfire-resilience-using-maps-plans-and-data-to-protect-urban-trees-part-2/) - This is the second webinar in this three-part series. Thank you to Dudek for their sponsorship! Urban 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
- [Introduction to Urban Trees, Fire Behavior and Zone 0 (Part 1)](https://ucfsociety.org/event/introduction-to-urban-trees-fire-behavior-and-zone-0-part-1/) - This is the first of a three-part series. Thank you to Dudek for supporting this Wildfire and the Urban Forest series. As wildfire impacts continue to grow across communities, arborists and urban foresters are increasingly called upon to assess, reduce, and communicate wildfire risk. In this introductory session of the Wildfire and the Urban Forest series, we will
- [Turning Knowledge into Action Workshop: Applying Wildfire Science and Planning in Urban Forest Management (Part 3)](https://ucfsociety.org/event/turning-knowledge-into-action-workshop-applying-wildfire-science-and-planning-in-urban-forest-management-part-3/) - This is the third webinar in this three-part series. Thank you to Dudek for their sponsorship! Understanding 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
- [MFI Alumni Open-House - MFI grads only](https://ucfsociety.org/event/mfi-alumni-open-house-mfi-grads-only/) - This event is only open to MFI alumni. Reconnect, recharge, and continue your leadership journey with fellow MFI alumni during this interactive virtual open house. This is not a webinar! It is designed as space to share successes, discuss challenges, and exchange practical strategies for leading people, projects, and programs in today's evolving urban forestry landscape. Through
- [Career Compass: Navigating your First Leadership Role](https://ucfsociety.org/event/branching-out-navigating-your-first-leadership-role/) - Stepping into leadership for the first time can feel exciting, overwhelming, and unexpectedly complex—especially when yesterday’s peers become today’s direct reports. Join this interactive webinar designed for new urban forestry managers and accidental leaders where we will tackle the real-world challenges of leading people, creating accountability, and uplifting team morale. Through practical strategies and honest discussion, we’ll explore how to
- [UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up: Washington, DC](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-washington-dc/) - Let's get to know each other! Join UCFS members and non-members for a meet-up in Washington, DC to socialize and learn from your peers. Fill out the registration form below and use the calendar button to add the event to your calendar. We look forward to seeing you there!
- [LGBTree Virtual Social 🏳️‍🌈](https://ucfsociety.org/event/lgbtree-virtual-social-🏳️🌈/) - Celebrate Pride with LGBTree! Please join LGBTree, a UCFS Affinity Group, for a virtual social. Guest speakers will share their experiences and how queerness has shaped them personally and professionally. This will be a time to listen, reflect, share, and socialize with your tree friends who self-identify as LGBTQIA+. There will be an opportunity to
- [Advancing Urban Forestry with Credentials That Count](https://ucfsociety.org/event/advancing-urban-forestry-with-credentials-that-count/) - Professional certifications and qualifications are more than letters after your name—they demonstrate expertise, build credibility, validate competencies, and signal a commitment to professional excellence. As urban forestry programs face increasing demands and expectations, specialized credentials can advance careers while helping organizations build a skilled, knowledgeable, and resilient workforce. Join us for an engaging webinar that
- [Giving Trees a Second Life: Managing Urban Habitat Trees](https://ucfsociety.org/event/giving-trees-a-second-life-managing-urban-habitat-trees/) - Dead, dying, and decaying trees are usually seen as urban forestry liabilities—but they are also some of the most valuable wildlife habitats in our cities. Join us for Giving Trees a Second Life: Managing Urban Habitat Trees to explore how habitat trees support biodiversity and provide critical shelter and food sources for urban wildlife. From legacy trees
- [UWN Partner Event: The Harrisonburg Urban Wood Partnership](https://ucfsociety.org/event/uwn-partner-event-the-harrisonburg-urban-wood-partnership/) - This event is being posted on behalf of UCFS's partner the Urban Wood Network (UWN). What: Municipal urban wood programs are a cornerstone of the urban wood industry. Across the country, cities have built partnerships with local urban wood processors. At this educational webinar, audience members will learn about Harrisonburg, Virginia urban wood projects and collaborations
- [Career Compass: Rooted and Rising: Turning Early Career Challenges into Lasting Success](https://ucfsociety.org/event/rooted-and-rising-turning-early-career-challenges-into-lasting-success/) - This is the first in our three-part Career Compass series. The first five years of our careers rarely unfold the way we expect—and that’s not a setback, it’s an opportunity. Join us for an energizing, peer-driven session that reframes the early career phase as a time of exploration and strategic positioning, helping you move forward
- [Career Compass: Career Growth & Big Picture Thinking — Expanding Your Impact](https://ucfsociety.org/event/career-compass-career-growth-big-picture-thinking-expanding-your-impact/) - This is the third in our three-part Career Compass series. View previous sessions on your YouTube page. Career Compass Session 3 expands the focus to long-term career development, recognizing when to take on larger, high-impact projects and how to assess timing, capacity, and risk. We will examine cross-disciplinary collaboration and effective communication across fields like
- [Centering Community Engagement in Urban Forestry Leadership](https://ucfsociety.org/event/centering-community-engagement-in-urban-forestry-leadership/) - Thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts – our Exclusive Learning Series Partner! Community engagement is often treated as a supporting activity—but what if it were recognized as a core leadership function? In this dynamic Learning Series session, we will explore how to elevate engagement from a checklist of outreach tasks to a leadership-centered framework that informs strategic planning,
- [Certified Urban Forest Professional Study Groups - Session One](https://ucfsociety.org/event/certified-urban-forest-professional-study-groups/) - Are you ready to take the next step and become an ISA Certified Urban Forest Professional - but need help preparing for the exam? UCFS has you covered! Starting in May, we’ll host a five-part study group where you can connect with peers, learn from experienced urban foresters, and have access to a curated study
- [UCFS Annual Conference and Tradeshow](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-annual-conference-and-tradeshow-2/) - 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
- [Unlocking the Power of Tree Inventory Data](https://ucfsociety.org/event/unlocking-the-power-of-tree-inventory-data/) - Thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts – our Exclusive Learning Series Partner! Tree inventories are far more than a catalog of species, size, condition, and location—they are dynamic management tools that can drive smarter decisions, streamline daily operations, and strengthen long-term urban forest management. In Unlocking the Power of Tree Inventory Data, we pull back the curtain on one
- [UCFS and LGBTree Meet-Up: Chicago](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-and-lgbtree-meet-up-chicago/) - UCFS and LGBTree invite you to a social and meet-up in Chicago! We have so many wonderful members and friends in the area, we'd love to get together for some socializing! Date: March 13th Time: 3pm-5pm CST Location: Catalpa Plaza, across street from Pizza Lobo 5457 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640 Description: Educational event showing off local tree projects
- [Demystifying Urban Forest Ordinances from Policy to Practice](https://ucfsociety.org/event/demystifying-urban-forest-ordinances-from-policy-to-practice/) - Thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts – our Exclusive Learning Series Partner! Urban forest ordinances aren’t just technical paperwork—they’re the legal backbone that shapes planning, management, and long-term program success. Join UCFS for a dynamic workshop that demystifies ordinance language and gives you the tools you need to shape resilient, future-ready tree care policy. Demystifying Urban Forest Ordinances
- [From Crisis to Canopy: Lessons from Cedar Rapids’ Derecho Storm Recovery](https://ucfsociety.org/event/from-crisis-to-canopy-lessons-from-cedar-rapids-derecho-storm-recovery/) - Thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts – our Exclusive Learning Series Partner! From Crisis to Canopy: Lessons from Cedar Rapids’ Derecho Storm Recovery In August 2020, a powerful derecho—one of the most destructive windstorms in U.S. history—swept across Iowa and the Midwest, leaving widespread devastation in its wake. Cedar Rapids, located in eastern Iowa, was hardest hit. In
- [Turning Data into Action — How Tampa is Rebuilding an Equitable and Resilient Urban Forest](https://ucfsociety.org/event/turning-data-into-action-how-tampa-is-rebuilding-an-equitable-and-resilient-urban-forest/) - Thanks to Bartlett Tree Experts - our Exclusive Learning Series Partner! Join the first Learning Series session of the year! Learn how the City of Tampa is transforming its urban forestry efforts by building not just a tree planting program, but a coordinated system that connects data, city departments and community partners. This session highlights
- [Community Needs Assessment for Resilient Urban Forestry Programs](https://ucfsociety.org/event/community-needs-assessment-for-resilient-urban-forestry-programs/) - Join us for the UCFS Learning Series – generously supported by Bartlett Tree Experts! While many municipalities share common challenges, each community operates within a unique context that shapes the response to these challenges. In this webinar, we will introduce a Framework for Assessing Community Forestry Needs, a practical approach to identify the distinct characteristics, priorities, and
- [LGBTree Social](https://ucfsociety.org/event/lgbtree-social/) - Join UCFS members and friends for a virtual social with LGBTree! 🏳️‍🌈 Please join LGBTree, a UCFS Affinity Group, for a virtual social. This will be a time to socialize and be with your tree friends who self-identify as LGBTQIA+. We want to ensure participants feel comfortable. Therefore, we will be keeping this event open
- [Growing the Next Generation of Urban Forestry Leaders](https://ucfsociety.org/event/growing-the-next-generation-of-urban-forestry-leaders/) - Join us for the UCFS Learning Series - generously supported by Bartlett Tree Experts! Tomorrow’s urban forests depend on the seeds we plant today—and the passion we inspire in our next generations. This webinar showcase creative, proven programs that connect youth with the knowledge and skills needed to care for and champion our urban canopy.
- [Getting to the Roots of Resilience: Re-examining Urban Landscape Diversification](https://ucfsociety.org/event/getting-to-the-roots-of-resilience-re-examining-urban-landscape-diversification/) - Join us for a UCFS Learning Series webinar – sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts! When it comes to designing and managing landscapes, we’ve all learned that low-diversity, monoculture landscapes are not sustainable—but why is that? What does it truly mean to diversify a landscape, and how does it lead to healthier, more resilient urban environments?
- [Career Compass: Level Up Your Leadership with Vision, Purpose, & Impact](https://ucfsociety.org/event/career-compass-level-up-your-leadership-with-vision-purpose-impact/) - Are you a year or more into your role and eager to take your leadership skills to the next level? Join us for the third session in the Young & Emerging Professionals Career Compass series, Level Up Your Leadership. Designed for early-career urban forestry professionals, this engaging webinar prepares you to transition from managing day-to-day into intentional leadership.
- [Municipal Forestry Institute 2026](https://ucfsociety.org/event/municipal-forestry-institute-2026/) - Mark your calendars for the Municipal Forestry Institute (MFI) 2026! Applications to apply for MFI will open on August 1, 2025 and accepted applicants will be notified by mid-November 2025. Watch the MFI page for more details.
- [UCFS Annual Conference and Tradeshow](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-annual-conference-and-tradeshow/) - Learn about What Works (and What Doesn't) in Urban Forestry! Join us in Henderson, Nevada for this year's annual UCFS Conference and Tradeshow! There's nothing like a conference to help you gain new, actionable ideas all while gathering with people who know and understand your work. At the November 18, 2025 conference, held in conjunction with
- [LGBTree Pride Month Social](https://ucfsociety.org/event/lgbtree-pride-month-social/) - Join UCFS members and friends for a virtual social with LGBTree! 🏳️‍🌈 Please join LGBTree, a UCFS Affinity Group, for a virtual social. This will be a time to socialize and be with your tree friends who self-identify as LGBTQIA+. There will be an opportunity to break into rooms for smaller group discussion. We want
- [Treesilience: Cultivating Safe Trees, Equitable Canopies, and Resilient Communities](https://ucfsociety.org/event/treesilience-cultivating-safe-trees-equitable-canopies-and-resilient-communities/) - A UCFS Learning Series Webinar. Thank you to Bartlett Tree Experts for their support of the entire Learning Series! Dead or dying trees don’t just create safety hazards—they also threaten public trust in the value of urban trees and the long-term health of our city canopies. When a tree looms as a danger to a
- [New Job, Now What? Tips for Thriving in Your New Job](https://ucfsociety.org/event/new-job-now-what-tips-for-thriving-in-your-new-job/) - Welcome to the UCFS Career Compass Series! Thank you to Davey Resource Group for their support! Starting a new job can be exciting—but also full of questions no one quite prepares you for. How do you build a productive relationship with your new supervisor? What’s the best way communicate clearly and confidently when everything
- [RFP 101 for Urban Forestry](https://ucfsociety.org/event/rfp-101-for-urban-forestry/) - Welcome to the UCFS Learning Series! Thank you to Bartlett Tree Experts for sponsoring the Learning Series! RFP 101 for Urban Forestry: Crafting Effective Requests for Contractor Services in Tree Care and Maintenance Are you responsible for drafting or managing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to tree care, public tree maintenance, or other urban forestry services?
- [UCFS Member and Friends + LGBTree Meet-Up: LA Area](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-la-area/) - Come be with your tree people and celebrate Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈! This UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up, hosted with UCFS's Affinity Group LGBTree, is a great way to connect with your fellow urban foresters to share, learn, and just kick back. See full details below and sign-up today!
- [Member and Friends Meet-Up: LA Area](https://ucfsociety.org/event/member-and-friends-meet-up-la-area/) - Come be with your tree people! This UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up is a great way to connect with your fellow urban foresters to share, learn, and just kick back. See full details below and sign-up today!
- [UCFS Career Compass: Landing the Job](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-career-compass-landing-the-job/) - Welcome to the first of three webinars in UCFS's new Career Compass Series! Let us help you land a job in urban forestry! Thank you to Davey Resource Group for their support of this series! Navigating the job market can be overwhelming, especially for students and early-career professionals. This interactive webinar will provide essential guidance
- [Urban Foresters as Change-Makers: Sparking Transformational Change in our Communities](https://ucfsociety.org/event/urban-foresters-as-change-makers-sparking-transformational-change-in-our-communities/) - A UCFS Learning Series Webinar! Thank you to Bartlett Tree Experts for their support of the UCFS Learning Series Every movement starts with a single spark—but real change happens when that spark ignites a collective force. Inspired by Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point, this session will empower urban foresters to become change-makers and catalysts for
- [The Future of Tree Inventories: AI, LiDAR, and Smart Urban Forest Management](https://ucfsociety.org/event/the-future-of-tree-inventories-ai-lidar-and-smart-urban-forest-management/) - A UCFS Learning Series Webinar - sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts Tree inventories have come a long way from pen-and-paper surveys to cloud-based GIS systems—but the future is even smarter! Today, with cutting-edge technologies like AI, LiDAR, and machine learning, the way we assess, manage, and care for our urban forests is being completely transformed.
- [Mapping the Future of Urban Forests: Explore the National Urban Tree Canopy Assessment and Planning Tool](https://ucfsociety.org/event/mapping-the-future-of-urban-forests-explore-the-national-urban-tree-canopy-assessment-and-planning-tool/) - Join us for a UCFS Learning Series webinar - sponsored by Bartlett Tree Experts! What if every city—no matter its size or resources—could instantly visualize the size and history of its urban forest? Now, it can. For the first time ever, communities across the U.S. have access to utilizing high-resolution aerial imagery, and local, regional and nationwide
- [Communicating with Impact: Building Relationships and Inspiring Action](https://ucfsociety.org/event/communicating-with-impact-building-relationships-and-inspiring-action/) - A UCFS Learning Series webinar! *This event is rescheduled to March 5th due to technical difficulties during its originally scheduled time. Leadership can be challenging, especially when fostering relationships among residents, city staff, community organizations, and businesses. How effectively are you engaging your community? Are you confident in communicating your vision and inspiring others to
- [UCFS Member and Friends Regional Meet-Up: Cincinnati-Area](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-cincinnati-area/) - Let's get to know each other. Join UCFS members and non-members for a regional meet-up in the Cincinnati area to socialize and learn from your peers. Inviting all urban and community forestry folks from Cinci and surrounding areas - Louisville, Lexington, Columbus, Indianapolis, etc. - to join us! Fill out the registration form below and
- [Preserving Beech Trees for The Future](https://ucfsociety.org/event/preserving-beech-trees-for-the-future/) - A UCFS Learning Series webinar! Preserving Beech Trees for The Future UCFS Webinar Beech trees are a cornerstone of northeastern forests and treasured icons of our landscapes. However, their future is under significant threat due to Beech Leaf Disease (BLD)—a devastating condition caused by a microscopic foliar nematode. This disease has rapidly become one of
- [POSTPONED! UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up: LA Area – California](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-la-area-california-2/) - This event is postponed. Please check back for a reschedule date. Come be with your tree-people! Join UCFS members and non-members for a LA-area meet-up to socialize and learn from your peers. Fill out the registration form below and use the calendar button to add the event to your calendar. See you soon!
- [Urban Forest Strike Team: Supporting Communities through Storm Recovery](https://ucfsociety.org/event/urban-forest-strike-team-supporting-communities-through-storm-recovery/) - A UCFS Learning Series webinar! Across the nation, urban and community foresters are grappling with the devastating impacts of natural disasters and the aftermath of recovery. Additionally, many of our most underserved communities lack the expertise and resources needed to assess and manage storm-damaged trees—essential elements for a healthy and resilient community. The Illinois Urban
- [LGBTree Social at the Annual UCFS Conference](https://ucfsociety.org/event/lgbtree-social-at-the-annual-ucfs-conference/) - Join UCFS members and friends for a in-person social with LGBTree! Please join LGBTree, a UCFS Affinity Group, for an in-person social during the UCFS Annual Conference being held in Chicago, IL on November 19. This will be a time to socialize and be with your trees friends who self-identify as LGBTQIA+. We want to ensure participants
- [Young and Emerging Professionals (35 yrs and under) Virtual Meet-Up](https://ucfsociety.org/event/young-and-emerging-professionals-35-yrs-and-under-virtual-meet-up/) - The field of urban forestry is young and rapidly growing. Young and emerging professionals are helping to shape the emerging field and will be the future face of the industry. Join us for the first meet up of the UCFS's Young and Emerging Professionals committee focused on people working in or studying urban forestry who
- [Pathways to Equity: Empowering Communities Through Environmental Justice & Inclusive Urban Forestry](https://ucfsociety.org/event/pathways-to-equity-empowering-communities-through-environmental-justice-inclusive-urban-forestry/) - Join us for an inspiring webinar on driving meaningful, community-led change through environmental justice and inclusive urban planning! Learn how understanding disparities rooted in historical urban design can lay the groundwork for equitable urban and community forestry initiatives. Discover the power of the Urban Forestry and Environmental Justice Playbook in helping cities reimagine urban forests and address
- [UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up: LA Area – California](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-la-area-california/) - Come be with your tree-people! Join UCFS members and non-members for a LA-area meet-up to socialize and learn from your peers. Date: Thursday, November 7 Time: 5:30-7:30pm, Pacific Time Location: Congregation Brewery & Cocina 300 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena CA 1 block South of the Del Mar/Raymond Gold Line Stop. Your local hosts: Lora Hall, City
- [UCFS Members and Friends Virtual Meet-Up for LGBTQIA+ Self-identified Urban and Community Foresters](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-lgbtree/) - Join UCFS members and friends for a virtual LGBTree meet-up! Please join LGBTree for our first virtual social. We will listen to a personal talk from Natalie Krug. Natalie is an Arborist/Urban Forester in San Mateo County, California. She will discuss how embracing her queerness as an adult and professional led to interesting revelations about
- [UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up: MAC-ISA](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-mac-isa/) - Join UCFS members and friends for a meet-up during the MidAtlantic Chapter ISA Annual Conference! Date: Monday, October 7 Time: 6:30-7:30pm, Eastern Time Location: Delta Mariott, 725 Woodlake Drive Chesapeake, Virginia in the Luminous Restaurant and Lounge Your local hosts: Jamie King, American Forests RSVPs appreciated, but not required. Register at the link below – members log-in; non-members
- [Clearing the Backlog: Managing the Growing Demand for Municipal Tree Services](https://ucfsociety.org/event/clearing-the-backlog-managing-the-growing-demand-for-municipal-tree-services/) - Join us for a UCFS Learning Series! Urban foresters across the United States and Canada face an ever-growing workload and demand for critical tree maintenance services involving the removal of pruning, removals, and stumping. This increase is driven by greater public awareness, extreme weather, climate change, invasive species, development pressures, and growing or aging urban forests.
- [UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up: Bay Area - California](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-and-friends-meet-up-bay-area-california/) - Come be with your tree-people! Join UCFS members and non-members for a Bay-area meet-up to socialize and learn from your peers. Join UCFS members and friends for a meet-up in the Bay Area! Date: Saturday, October 26 Time: 11:30-1:30pm, Pacific Time Location: Tony and Albas Pizza and Pasta Restaurant, 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd, San Jose,
- [UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up: New England Chapter ISA](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-meet-up-new-england-chapter-isa/) - Come be with your tree-people! Join UCFS members and non-members for a meet-up during the New England Chapter ISA Annual Conference to socialize and learn from your peers. Date: Tuesday, October 8 Time: 7:00-8:00am, Eastern Time Location: New England ISA Conference, Crown Plaza, Warwick, Rhode Island Your local hosts: David Lefcourt, City of Cambridge, MA
- [UCFS Member and Friends Meet-Up: Chicago-Area](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-member-meet-up-chicago-area/) - Come be with your tree-people! Join UCFS members and non-members for a Chicago-area meet-up to socialize and learn from your peers. Date: Monday, October 14 Time: 5:00-8:00pm, Central Time Location: Noon Whistle Brewery, 800 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148 Your local hosts: Joe Hansen, Village of Wilmette Eric Hendrickson, Village of Lombard Grant Jones, Village of Oak Park
- [Roots of Resilience: 20 Years of Transforming EAB Challenges into Successful Urban Forest Management](https://ucfsociety.org/event/dealing-with-eab-past-present-and-future-members-only-learning-series/) - Join us for a UCFS Learning Series! This Learning Series event is hosted in collaboration with the American Public Works Association. Free for UCFS Members; $20 for non-members Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has proven to be one of the most destructive invasive species to ever hit North American forests. Exactly 20 years after its first
- [Is Your Tree Protection Ordinance Constitutional?](https://ucfsociety.org/event/is-your-tree-protection-ordinance-constitutional/) - Join us for the UCFS Learning Series! In modern times, tree protection laws and ordinances of all different kinds are found in many jurisdictions. But if a law or ordinance conflicts with the fundamental rules of a state or federal constitution, then the law is invalid to the extent of conflict. This presentation discusses a
- [Young and Emerging Professionals (35 yrs and under) Virtual Meet-Up](https://ucfsociety.org/event/young-and-emerging-professional-virtual-meet-up/) - The field of urban forestry is young and rapidly growing. Young and emerging professionals are helping to shape the emerging field and will be the future face of the industry. Join us for the first meet up of the UCFS's Young and Emerging Professionals committee focused on people working in or studying urban forestry who
- [Trees First. Wood Next: Realizing the Highest and Best Use for Urban Trees](https://ucfsociety.org/event/trees-first-wood-next-realizing-the-highest-and-best-use-for-urban-trees/) - Join us for a UCFS Learning Series webinar! Along with providing beauty and environmental benefits for the 80% of Americans who live in urban areas, urban and community forests provide a habitat for wildlife and, arguably, even greater ecological benefits as trees reach end of life. When trees in the urban forest are removed for
- [Implementing Safety Differently for City Foresters Overseeing Tree and Vegetation Management Crews](https://ucfsociety.org/event/implementing-safety-differently-for-city-foresters-overseeing-tree-and-vegetation-management-crews/) - Join us for the UCFS Learning Series co-hosted with the Utility Arborist Association! In the evolving landscape of safety practices, the concepts of Safety I and Safety II have existed to analyze work activity and keep workers safe. The shift from traditional Safety I approaches to the contemporary Safety II, often referred to as Safety
- [Florida’s Laws are Not Always Sunny: Lessons learned on state vs. city tree policy](https://ucfsociety.org/event/floridas-laws-are-not-always-sunny-lessons-learned-on-state-vs-city-tree-policy/) - Join us for a UCFS Learning Series webinar! Every day, laws are passed all over the world that impact local municipalities. When Florida lawmakers passed Florida Statute 163.045 it created waves across the urban forestry community. Passed in 2021, this statute brought unforeseen challenges to the tree care industry, reshaping both its practices and ethical
- [Bipartisan Infrastructure in the Nation's Capital](https://ucfsociety.org/event/bipartisan-infrastructure-in-the-capital-trees-and-utilities/) - Join us for a UCFS Learning Series webinar: Bipartisan Infrastructure in the Nation's Capital A legacy of poor policy from the mid-1900s led to serious challenges and often dangerous interactions between trees and powerlines in Washington D.C. In this webinar, Earl Eutsler State Forester for Washington DC and Nathan McElroy Utility Forester with Pepco, we
- [Learning Series: Using Evidence to Prove Tree-Related Infractions](https://ucfsociety.org/event/using-evidence-to-prove-tree-related-infractions/) - Join us for a UCFS Learning Series webinar! What happens when a tree is removed or appears to have been harmed illegally in your urban forest? Would you know what steps to take? In this UCFS Learning Series webinar will explore different issues related to collecting and presenting evidence to prove cases of illegal tree
- [UCFS Learning Series: Certification 101 – (No, not those certifications) SFI Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-learning-series-sfis-urban-and-community-forestry-standard/) - Join us for a UCFS Learning Series! You may have heard about the Sustainable Forestry Initiative's (SFI) new Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard over the past couple of years, but who is going to be the first city or town to get certified? Which university or corporation? And, what does it REALLY take to
- [UCFS Learning Series: Large Scale Tree Planting Campaigns](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-learning-series-large-scale-tree-planting-campaigns/) - Large Scale Tree Planting Campaigns: Lessons from One Million Trees Atlanta In the face of global climate change and the desire to plant and preserve as many trees as possible to combat the effects, many communities are setting ambitious tree planting goals. Challenges and opportunities abound with these large tree targets. Do you count net
- [UCFS Learning Series: The Citizen's Coolkit](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-learning-series-the-citizens-coolkit/) - Join us for the UCFS Learning Series! The Citizen's Coolkit: New tools, processes, and career pathways for engaging communities in greening/tree-planting on private land Many communities in North America have yet to develop resilient neighbourhoods that meet canopy and climate targets. This learning session introduces a novel process for implementing local nature-based climate solutions, using
- [UCFS Learning Series: The Pivotal Role of Municipal Urban Wood Recycling Systems](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-learning-series-utilizing-urban-wood/) - Join us for a UCFS Learning Series! In this UCFS Learning Series, we'll learn from Urban Ashes founder and CEO, Paul Hickman, alongside municipal foresters Kendra Boot of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Tiffany Giacobazzi of Ann Arbor, Michigan, as they detail the critical role of Municipal Urban Wood Recycling Systems in mitigating carbon loss, CO2e emissions,
- [UCFS Learning Series: Log & Order - Enforcing tree preservation ordinances](https://ucfsociety.org/event/ucfs-learning-series-log-order-enforcing-tree-preservation-ordinances/) - Log & Order - Enforcing tree preservation ordinances In some municipal justice systems, tree-based offenses are considered especially egregious. In The City of Park Ridge, Illinois, the dedicated Conservators of the Peace who investigate these violations are members of an elite squad called the Forestry Division. During this presentation, we will discuss the City’s Tree

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