Alliance for Community Trees
This organization has the mission of creating the national support network for grassroots, citizen-based nonprofit organizations dedicated to urban and community tree planting, care, conservation and education. [1498]
State Urban and Community Forestry Coordinators
Contact information for all of the designated State/Territorial U&CF Coordinators [2374]
USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program
The Forest Service forms an integral part of the Urban & Community Forestry community throught the country. This site is a great place to start finding out what they have to offer. [2325]
American Forest Foundation
The American Forest Foundation is a non-profit organization that develops, funds and administers programs which encourage the long-term stewardship of our natural resources. Sponsored programs include Project Learning Tree, the American Tree Farm System, [1113]
American Forests
Since 1875 American Forests has worked to ensure a sustainable future for our nation's forests. The resources on their comprehensive website include a Forest Policy Center, an Urban Forestry Center, and the Global ReLeaf Center. [1114]
American Horticultural Society
A nonprofit organization located at River Farm, once owned by George Washington, AHS recognizes and promotes excellence in American horticulture. [1115]
American Rivers
Founded in 1973, American Rivers is North America's leading national river-conservation organization. Their mission is to protect and restore America's river systems (including its urban rivers) and to foster a river stewardship ethic. [1116]
American Society for Horticultural Science
The American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) was established in 1903 for the promotion of the science of horticulture. [1117]
American Society of Consulting Arborists
The American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) is a non-profit professional society created to develop and preserve the highest standards of performance in the field of arboricultural consulting. [2529]
Association of Consulting Foresters of America, Inc.
Advances the professionalism, ethics, and interests of professional foresters whose primary work is consulting to the public. [1118]
Association of Professional Landscape Designers
International association of landscape designers founded on the East Coast of the United States in 1989.
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Community Resources
Based in Baltimore, this national nonprofit organization that works with community groups to to improve the urban environment and revitalize our urban communities. [316]
Forestry Images:
The Source for Forest Health and Silviculture Images
Over 3,300 images of more than 800 insects, diseases, plants, wildlife, and management practices taken by over 150 photographers are available. The site utilizes a fully searchable, relational database-driven
system to track and provide scientific, descriptive and photographic credit information [1793]
Green Infrastructure Toolkit (PDF File)
presented by the USDA Forest Service, this publication is an excellent source for information on the concept of green infrastructure - the recognition that urban and natural forests can be used in a city's infrastructure to help in minimizing urban environmental impacts. [1627]
International Society of Arboriculture
The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) has served the tree care industry for over seventy years as a scientific and educational organization. With over 8,000 members, the ISA is one of the largest and most influential arboricultural organization [2055]
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Here's your opportunity to learn more about NASA as an agency. Explore the many facets of NASA, from remote sensing and research to descriptions of new missions to climate modeling. [2326]
National Arbor Day Foundation
The National Arbor Day Foundation is involved in Arbor Day celebrations around the world, promoting tree care and conservation worlwide, and educating people on tree issues. Site list educational reources, and programs provided by the Foundation.
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National Association of State Foresters
The National Association of State Foresters is a non-profit organization that represents the directors of the State Forestry agencies from all fifty states, seven U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. [1131]
National Council for Science and the Environment
Web site for the NCSE. The NCSE has been working since 1990 to improve the scientific basis for environmental decisionmaking. NCSE is supported by nearly 500 academic, scientific, environmental, and business organizations. [1611]
National Tree Trust
The NTT mobilizes volunteer groups, promotes public awareness, provides grants, and unites civic and corporate institutions in support of local tree planting and education projects throughout the United States. [1502]
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
NUCFAC was established to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the national urban and community forestry program. The purpose of the Council is to develop a comprehensive national urban and community forestry action plan, evaluate the implementation of that plan, and to develop criteria for and submit recommendations for funding the urban and community challenge cost-share program. [2320]
Plant-It 2020
Plant-It 2020 is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to properly planting, maintaining and protecting as many indigenous trees as possible worldwide. [1137]
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a 10-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching America's communities and countryside by creating a nationwide network of public trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors. [1138]
Society of American Foresters
The national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States. Their website provides job announcements, governmental policy updates, publications, and more. [1141]
Sustainable Communities Network
A comprehensive resource for citizens working to create healthy, vital, sustainable communities. [127]
The National Agricultural Library(NAL)
The National Agricultural Library (NAL), part of the Agricultural Research Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is one of four National Libraries in the United States. NAL is a major international source for agriculture and related information. This Web site provides access to NAL's many resources and a gateway to its associated institutions. [14]
The World Forestry Center
Non-profit Forests/Forestry museum in Portland, Oregon. Open everyday with exhibits and programs for all audiences. Also operates demonstration forests and international fellowship program. [830]
Tree Canada Foundation
The Tree Canada Foundation promotes public awareness, education and community action in the planting and care of urban and rural trees throughout Canada. [1149]
Tree Care Industry Association
The Voice of Tree Care. Established in 1938 as the National Arborist Association. TCIA is a non-profit trade association. [2267]
Tree Musketeers
Tree Musketeers is run by kids, for kids. Urban Forestry is the vehicle Tree Musketeers to empower young people to be leaders of environmental and social change in Earth's communities.
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Trees for Life Homepage
Based in Wichita, this national organization focuses on helping people plant fruit trees in developing countries. [1150]
Trust for Public Land
Completely redesigned for speed and ease of use and
updated daily, features: - close-to-home conservation
information organized by state and region; a Research Room of TPL resources on urban conservation, watershed conservation, conservation funding and other topics [1595]
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The home page of the EPA provides a wealth of resources on environmental protection, including sections on their community-based environmental protection programs, fact sheets, and a kids' section. [1151]
U.S. National Arboretum
The mission of the U.S. National Arboretum is to conduct research, provide education, and to conserve and display trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants to enhance the environment. Their website provides information about new plant introduction, pest ma [1152]
USDA Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service
This federal service is integrated with a network of land grant colleges across the nation and provides a variety of programs, some related to community forestry and sustainable communities. [1153]
USDA Forest Service home page
The best place to start for information about or from the Forest Service. [1154]
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