Though the urban forest resource has been the subject of numerous studies quantifying
ecosystem benefits and assessing tree canopy cover, little is known about the managers of …

Urban forest professionals struggle with public recognition and a clear identity in spite of
growing demand for their expertise. No single credential or professional support system …

Urban forestry is an interdisciplinary field of science and a profession that directly manages
green infrastructure. There are many significant benefits to a properly managed urban forest …

Background Urban forestry is an emerging profession, yet its professional identity is not
clearly defined, nor does it have the full complement of support mechanisms commonly …

The first state-legislated and mandated municipal urban forestry officials in the United States
were tree wardens. Massachusetts state law enabled municipalities to appoint tree wardens …

Foresters have a sound understanding of the urban forest, but this level of understanding
rarely extends to the people who are able to effect change in communities—leaders. This …

In 2013, a national survey of forestry employers was conducted to assess the extent to which
forestry degree programs at US universities and colleges are providing students with the …

Abstract In the United States, universities offering degrees in urban forestry are challenged
by low enrollment. Meanwhile, there is a lack of racial/ethnic and gender diversity among US …

Abstract The US Forest Service has been widely viewed as the leader of the nation's forestry
profession. Using longitudinal survey research, we have been measuring the extent of …

Urban residents affect forest policy and hence forest management decisions and outcomes.
In addition, urban forestry has become more visible, integrated, and influential in the Society …