Municipal Forestry Institute 2019

MFI 2019 is an exciting, high-level training opportunity educating professionals in the leadership and managerial aspects of urban forestry. This week-long intensive educational program delivers a challenging opportunity to grow a more successful community tree program. Come learn and master leadership and management tools of program administration, coalition building, strategic thinking, program planning, and public relations by investing a week in your personal growth and development. MFI 2019 will be held February 24 - March 1, 2019 at Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton, Oregon.

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Become an Accredited City

Distinguish your municipal forestry program with our peer reviewed accreditation program that recognizes excellence in comprehensive management practices.

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2018 Conference Call for Presentations/Workshops

The Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA) will hold its 54th Annual International Urban Forestry Conference and Trade Show on November 5-6, 2018 in Irvine, California. Pre-conference workshops will be held on Monday, November 5, 2018 in the afternoon. SMA invites potential speakers to submit presentation/workshop proposals to the SMA Conference Committee.

Proposals are due no later than 5:00 pm EDT on April 14, 2018.

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EAB Position Paper & Toolbox

As Emerald Ash Borer continues to ravage the ash populations of many North American communities, the SMA Board, under the leadership of President John McNeil and with the help of the SMA Past Presidents' Council, has undertaken to provide our members with the greatest possible range of information to assist in planning for the tiny, green pest.
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Become a State Liaison

Connect our local, state, and national community to create a network of urban forestry professionals.  

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Join the SMA Network

Join the SMA network, made of of over 1700 professionals who care for our cities' trees. Together we grow stronger. Member rates for individuals, corporations, non-profits, and municipalities.To apply for membership, click below!

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Donate to Urban Forestry Foundation

Donations provide funding for SMA programs such as the Municipal Forestry Institute and the Arborist Exchange Program as well as the development of new programs designed to improve education of municipal forestry professionals.

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