Not by trees alone: Centering community in urban forestry
This work has reached new urgency given the need for both high-performance landscapes that can mitigate the effects of climate…
Public Health and Equity Resource Navigator
The American Public Health Association (APHA) and the Alliance for Disease Prevention and Response (Alliance), in collaboration with Community Commons,…
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) is pleased to announce the first public comment period of a new SFI Urban…
Low Income Urban Forestry Program in Tucson, Arizona, USA
Tucson, Arizona is experiencing increased temperatures and changing precipitation patterns caused by the combustion of greenhouse gases. Planting drought-tolerant trees…
Arbor Day Foundation and Bank of America Drive Local Climate Resiliency Initiatives
Community Resiliency Grant Program Promotes Equity and Sustainable Cities With Tree Planting in High-Need Urban Communities
Strategically growing the urban forest will improve our world
Growth in urban populations creates opportunities for urban forests to deliver ecosystem services critical to human wellbeing and biodiversity. Our…
Metrics for Inclusive and Sustainable Cities
Yale University’s Samuel Center for Social Connectiveness has developed a comprehensive set of metrics by which cities can measure both…
The Clark-Matheny Model for Assessing Urban Forestry Programs
The model, now in wide use, applies general principles of sustainability to urban trees and forests. The central tenet of the model…
DC’s Green Design Manual for Public Spaces
This comprehensive manual summarizes regulations and specifications for design elements of public spaces. Places high emphasis on multi-benefit planning and…
NACTO Publishes Guide to Stormwater and Streets
The Urban Street Stormwater Guide is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between city transportation, public works, and water departments to advance the…
The Value of Green Infrastructure for Urban Climate Adaptation
It’s not just about stormwater. Green Infrastructure plays a critical role in solving many challenges — from the heat island…
A Delaware Guide to Using Natural Systems in Urban, Rural, and Coastal Settings
Primer provides an introduction to green infrastructure projects and their benefits, as well as information on selecting, building, and maintaining…
Portland Urban Forest Management Plan
The Urban Forest Action Plan was developed to implement the goals established in the management plan. The goals the action…
City of Ann Arbor Urban & Community Forest Management Plan
Provides a framework for the City of Ann Arbor to effectively manage its urban and community forest as a sustainable…
Austin’s Urban Forest Plan: A Master Plan for Public Property
i-Tree Assessment Reports
Many communities have conducted i-Tree assessments. This site lists most of them.
Municipal Sustainability Plan in Philadelphia
The Greenworks initiative, begun in 2009, set a new vision and ambitious goals in 2016.
Vibrant Cities & Urban Forests _ A National Call to Action
Twenty-five leaders from all sectors of urban forestry met in a forum to identify needs and opportunities for urban forestry…
A Guide for Watershed Planning Based on Case Studies
Useful for educating Watershed Councils that urban trees are as important to watershed health as upstream forests.
New York State Stormwater Management Design Manual.
Provides design guidelines and steps for stormwater management using green infrastructure, such as avoiding or minimizing land disturbance by preserving…
Sustainability Planning Toolkit.
Sets Five Milestones for Sustainability that any community can pursue.
How to Give Citizens the Tools to a Enact Sustainability Plan
The most effective plans engage residents and respect them as effective advocates for their own needs and expectations.
Online Toolkit Improves Local Government Strategies for Managing Green Infrastructure.
A useful companion to other toolkits which delve deeper into how to plan, promote, and implement green infrastructure.
What Happens if We Go Greener?
The Green Infrastructure Scenarios Tool (GIST) has helped Milwaukee decision-makers and citizens test scenarios and see the solutions that best…
Manual on Managing Stormwater for Urban Sustainability Using Trees and Structural Soils.
Important papers on how trees and structural soil work as a system to help manage stormwater.