SMA International Urban Forestry Conferences

Each year, the Society of Municipal Arborists hosts a conference and tradeshow. This exciting event brings together members and non-members alike to network, learn, and knowledge share. Presentations from experts in the field, city tours, networking receptions, and more make this a can't miss event! The conference is held in conjunction with the Partners in Community Forestry Conference. We hope to see you at our next conference! 

Save the Date!
2023 SMA Conference and Tradeshow
October 16-20
Washington, DC

Save the date for the 2023 Society of Municipal Arborists Conference and Tradeshow. The conference will be held in conjunction with the 2nd World Forum on Urban Forestry. More information will be available soon.

Past Conference Locations

2022 - Seattle, WA
2021 Louisville, KY
2020 - Virtual 
2019 Clevland, OH
2018 Irvine, CA
2017 Tulsa, OK
2016 Indianapolis, IN  
2015 Denver, CO
2014 Charlotte, NC
2013 Pittsburgh, PA
2012 Sacramento, CA
2011 Milwaukee, WI
2010 Albuquerque, NM
2009 Savannah, GA 
2008 San Diego, CA 
2007 Hollywood, FL
2006 Asheville, NC
2005 Windsor, ON
2004 Denver, CO
2003 Santa Monica, CA
2002 Ithaca, NY
 

The Benefits of Membership

Together, we are working to grow and care for trees in towns large and small. The members of the Society of Municipal Arborists are dedicated urban forestry and municipal arborist professionals from around the world who work hard to ensure we have livable cities for all. Members receive opportunities to learn from and network with others who do the same work. This leads to greater understanding and greater impact in the thing we're all trying to accomplish - more trees for people and planet! We invite you to join us, and over 2,000 members from across the world, today. 

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SMA's Urban Forest Foundation (UFF)

The Urban Forest Foundation (UFF) provides 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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