N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry

Urban forestry is defined as the management of the planting, maintenance, and protection of tree populations in urban settings to enhance the ecosystem and economic services trees provide to the community.

• Arborists and Consultants
• Forest Health
• Green Infrastructure
• Trees and Storms
• Urban Wood Utilization

For the practices below, you will be directed to the Resources & Specifications page. Resources can be found under the Urban Forestry Section.

• Development and Tree Protection
• Maintenance
• Planning and Management
• Policy and Ordinances
• Tree Inventories and Canopy Cover Assessments
• Tree Planting

Community forestry is a branch of forestry that engages the community in the completion of urban forestry practices in support of local government, serves broader community needs and works for positive change. 

• Arbor Day
• Champion Tree Program
• Tree Boards
• Tree City USA, Tree Campus Higher Education, Tree Line USA
  • 2023 Recipients List

For the activites below, you will be directed to the Resources & Specifications page. Resources can be found under the Community Forestry Section.

• Community Forests
• Community Organizations

For information about ecosystem services and benefits, you will be directed to the Resources & Specifications page. Resources can be found under the Ecosystem Services and Benefits section.