Growing greener communities, one tree at a time.

We are a membership-based group dedicated to building the confidence, competence and camaraderie of all people who manage trees and forests in cities.

City Trees Publication

City Trees is one of the premier publications focused on urban and community forestry stewardship. Inside each issue, you’ll learn how to best manage the trees in your community from experts and peers within the field of urban forestry.

News & Events

UCFS Learning Series: Large Scale Tree Planting Campaigns

UCFS Learning Series: Log & Order – Enforcing tree preservation ordinances

World Forum on Urban Forests

2023 Annual Membership Meeting

UCFS Conference

Each year UCFS, formerly 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.

Check back for 2024 conference details soon!

Get Involved

Mentoring Program

Have you hit a “road bump” since graduating from UCFS’s Municipal Forestry Institute (MFI) or generally in your career?

Exchange Program

Swap places with a professional like you to get a new perspective and share techniques.

Municipal Forestry
Institute (MFI)

Learn leadership skills catered to the your industry!