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Meet CaUFC’s Newest Board Member Ken Knight has 25 years of experience and training in arboriculture with ASCA (RCA, TPAQ), ISA (BCMA, TRAQ), and SAF (CUCF). Ken operates his own consulting arborist company in Goleta, California as well as being President since 2014 of the urban forestry nonprofit Your Children's Trees and Technical Advisor to the student organization Your Children's Trees at UCSB. Ken previously served on the WCISA Board of Directors and was a former co-chair of the Central Coast Urban Forests Chapter. |
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ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
8:00-9:00 a.m. Pacific
Please join us for the Arbor Day Foundation's next webinar titled, "Urban Forest Policies for Real Impact – An International Perspective" with Dr. Cecil Konijnendijk, one of the world’s leading urban forestry experts.
In this session, Dr. Konijnendijk will share practical insights on how to develop impactful urban forest and green space policies rooted in clear goals, metrics, and long-term vision.
Attendees will learn how to align local green initiatives with broader climate, health, and international policies to create more resilient, healthier communities.
This webinar will be recorded and sent to all those who register.
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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
5:00 p.m. Pacific
Online Event
Discover how AI tools like ChatGPT can assist consulting arborists by improving reports, automating workflows, and streamlining business operations. This session highlights practical AI applications in arboriculture and business, focusing on both the benefits and the effort required to get meaningful results.
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July 15-18, 2025 Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C. The purpose of the 9th American Forest Congress is to bring together people from across sectors, backgrounds, and geographies to create a unified vision and trajectory to advance forest stewardship, improve economic opportunities, and build resilience in forested communities.
Event content includes: Communicating About the Vitality of Forests to Each of Us Amping Up Reforestation Impact Frontiers in Forest Finance Multisector Strategies for Research and Innovation What’s Next with Shared Stewardship? The Future of Urban Forests What Will Forest Workers of the Future Need to Know Supporting Young Professionals Adapting to the Shifting Federal Presence Networks of the Future Sustainable Product Value Chains When Wildfire Transcends the Forest
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URBAN & COMMUNITY FORESTRY SOCIETY
July 17, 2025
10:00-11:00 a.m. Pacific A UCFS Learning Series webinar. Launched in 2020 by The Nature Conservancy and the USDA Forest Service, Treesilience is a growing national initiative helping communities remove hazardous trees, maintain mature canopy, and plant for the future—with a strong focus on equity. The program prioritizes historically underserved neighborhoods, where tree canopy is most threatened and where residents stand to gain the most from healthier urban forests.
For community and urban foresters, this webinar offers an opportunity to connect with a replicable model that:
supports private property owners with the cost of tree care, reduces risks before they become emergencies, strengthens public trust in urban forestry programs, and builds local capacity through community partnerships and workforce development
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AMERICAN FORESTS
American Forests’ Webinar Series Tree Equity Coaching Network
American Forests launched the Tree Equity Coaching Network to connect urban foresters, community advocates, city leaders, and allied professionals to collectively address their challenges with better tools and more resources. Upcoming Webinars
All webinars are free, one-hour sessions held from 9:00–10:00 a.m. Pacific
July 17: Tree Equity is Essential Infrastructure August 21: Leverage Data for Environmental Justice September 18: Cultivate a Team, Share a Dream October 9: Urban Forestry is a Public Service November 6: Tree Preservation: Compounding Interest December 4: Planning with Intention
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TREE FUND WEBINAR
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
12:00-1:15pm CST
Lindsay Darling, Jason Gordon and Gordon Matassa will present a panel discussion and presentation. Tree benefits and disservices are tangible and have predictable influences on our community’s quality of life, health, wellness, and safety.
Join our TREE Fund panel to learn how we can leverage data and community priorities to steer policy, planning, and programming towards more equitable urban forestry services.
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July 24 - 25, 2025
Berkeley, CA
Dive into the innovative Miyawaki Method for creating thriving micro forests and hear from expert speakers sharing cutting-edge insights.
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July 25, 2025
Galvin Park
3330 Yulupa Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95405 From entry level to advanced, this program will offer information and training to all levels. The participants will learn the latest innovative techniques from skilled and qualified climbers All Participants must bring their own Cal-OSHA approved gear to be inspected! This workshop will provide tree care professionals with affordable hands-on training. Led by Fred Frey of Vintage tree care and a cadre of volunteer instructors who have numerous years of field and competition experience.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:00 AM Pacific
A free educational webinar (CEUs are available) where we’ll dive into the most common pests and diseases impacting trees across the U.S.—and what you can do about them.
Speaker: Patrick Anderson, Director of Research & Arborologists, Rainbow Ecoscience What You’ll Learn:
Top pest and disease threats to urban and peri-urban trees Practical and proactive management strategies Insights from a national leader in arboricultural research
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Thursday, July 31, 2025
8:00 AM until 3:30 PM Pacific Ayres Hall - LA County Arboretum & Botanic Garden 301 North Baldwin Avenue Arcadia, CA 91007
Join leading experts, urban forestry professionals, and fellow arborists for a full day of insight, innovation, and practical solutions at the 2025 Western Tree Management Symposium. This year’s theme, “From the Ground Up,” digs deep into the roots of tree risk, planting practices, and climate-resilient urban forestry.
This interactive, in-person event features sessions led by respected industry leaders covering everything from root pruning and tree risk assessment to urban canopy planning and client communication around climate change. Whether you're in the field or behind the plans, this symposium will equip you with the tools and techniques to grow healthier, safer, and more sustainable urban forests. Continuing Education Hours: 5.5 CA/UFP/TW 3.0 BCMA - Management /2.5 BCMA – Practice Registration is required before Monday, July 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM — Payment In Full In Advance Only
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CONSULTING ARBORISTS ROUNDTABLE
August 12, 2025
5:00pm Pacific on Zoom Do you ever get swamped with work and think to yourself, there's got to be a better way? In this roundtable discussion we will talk about how to manage high workloads while increasing profit and avoiding burnout.
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URBAN & COMMUNITY FORESTRY SOCIETY
August 14, 2025
10:00-11:00 a.m. Pacific A UCFS Learning Series webinar. What if every city—no matter its size or resources—could instantly visualize the size and history of its urban forest? Now, it can.
This webinar will include a live demonstration of the platform’s capabilities, showing how urban foresters, planners, and community leaders can:
Use GIS-based data to assess and monitor their urban forest and track tree canopy gains and losses over time. Identify priority planting areas based on canopy and environmental equity. Visualize canopy coverage and development pressures at both local and regional scales. Inform urban forestry strategies and policy decisions with real-time, accessible insights.
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ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION
September 9–11, 2025
Knoxville, Tennessee
Register today for the Trees & Utilities Conference — the leading event connecting utility professionals and urban forestry experts!
Strengthen relationships, connect with new partners, and enhance reliability through smart vegetation management.
Don’t miss this chance to shape the future of green infrastructure.
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TREE FUND WEBINAR
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
10:00am Pacific
As a lawyer and planner, JD Brown explores the intersection of urban planning and policy frameworks to help cities nurture abundant, biodiverse, and equitably accessible nature.
He has authored an array of guiding documents to assist cities and practitioners in implementing the concepts of biophilic cities and nature-based policy and practice. At Biophilic Cities, JD collaborates with partners from cities around the world to shape innovative mechanisms to integrate nature into the daily lives of urban residents.
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October 20-22, 2025
Christchurch, New Zealand
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October 22-25, 2025 Hartford, Connecticut
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November 17, 2025 The M Resort in Henderson, Nevada
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November 17-18, 2025 The M Resort in Henderson, Nevada
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November 18, 2025 Henderson, Nevada Registration opens soon
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November 19-20, 2025 Henderson, Nevada Registration opens soon
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December 7-10, 2025 La Cantera Resort & Spa, San Antonio, Texas
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PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 5:00PM WEDNESDAY, JULY 16th, 2025 Eligible Projects: The EEMP grant program seeks projects to mitigate environmental impacts caused by new or modified public transportation facilities. Urban Forestry is an eligible project activity for the EEMP grants. For full details, refer to the Grant Guidelines (.pdf). Eligible Applicants: Local, state, and federal agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofit entities may apply for and receive grants. Federally recognized Native American tribes are eligible as local agencies. Available Funding: A total of $8 million is available for the 2025 funding cycle |
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PG&E
Eligible Project Focus Areas
Projects must address one or more of the following environmental priorities:
Land Stewardship Air Quality Water Stewardship
Priority will be given to initiatives that benefit disadvantaged and/or vulnerable communities. Funded projects may be at any stage—from planning and design to construction, education, or coordination. All strategies and solutions developed through the grant will be shared publicly.
Applications Due: July 18, 2025 |
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Canopy, based in Palo Alto, is hiring: |
Chief Executive Officer Controller
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Urban Forestry Technician (full-time) Urban Forestry Technician (part-time) Watering Technician (seasonal)
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The Manager of Horticulture and Grounds is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and development of the Oakland Zoo’s 100 acres of zoo grounds, including animal exhibits, visitor pathways, and landscaped areas, as well as addressing needs in the 400 acres of Knowland Park under Zoo management. |
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Survey - Trees and Insurance
A team of researchers from Auburn University, the University of Alabama, and the University of Georgia are seeking to better understand how the insurance industry is influencing homeowner decisions regarding yard trees. This issue is being closely monitored by UCFS and we encourage you to respond to the survey. |
Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute's California Big Tree Registry Did you know California has an online registry listing the biggest individual trees for 228 species? Of the 228 trees in the registry, 171 of them are also national champion big trees! To view the registry, or to submit a candidate for the registry, visit https://californiabigtrees.calpoly.edu/ |
New Book About California’s Native Trees
Authored by Cal Poly SLO professor and researcher Dr. Matt Ritter, along with conifer expert Michael Kauffmann, this comprehensive guide showcases California's 95 native tree species.
Featuring stunning photography, in-depth species profiles, and fascinating insights into their ecological and cultural significance, this book is a must-have for tree enthusiasts, nature lovers, and hikers alike. Learn more. |
New Resource: Community Orchard Program Roadmap
Community orchards improve air, soil, and community health while offering fresh food and shared green spaces. They build resilience against climate change and foster local empowerment. This new, free template from the Arbor Day Foundation and The Giving Grove shares actionable steps and models for development of community-led orchard programs that increase fresh food access through trees. Learn more. |
Applications Open for the Natural Areas Conservancy’s 2025 Forest in Cities Network
The Natural Areas Conservancy’s Forests in Cities (FiC) program is now accepting applications for new cities to join its 2025 Network Cohort. This initiative aims to advance healthy forested natural areas in cities across the U.S. through science, partnerships, and communication. Explore FiC’s application guidelines to learn more. Apply by July 12 to be considered. Application Requirements:
Must work in urban forested natural areas in a city with a population over 50,000 Applications are open to U.S. cities not currently represented in the FiC network Cities must assemble a team of three practitioners, representing government agencies, non-profits, universities, or other partners—all of whom must be directly involved in the care, protection, or study of forested natural areas
Once accepted, teams will contribute at least one short case study highlighting an aspect of their local work and share relevant materials with FiC’s online resource library.
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Mediterranean Oak Borer discovered in Marin County
The beetles were previously discovered in Napa County in 2019 and since have been found in nine California counties. The species is native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. "The pest typically targets already stressed valley oaks, weakening them further and making large limbs brittle and prone to breakage,” said Scott Wise, Marin’s assistant agriculture commissioner. Read more. |
Certified Urban and Community Forester CredentialSociety of American Forester's partnership with the California Urban Forests Council sprouted the future of this credential for professionals across the map. Together we had a vision for professionals in the urban and community forestry space, and now we are making strides to offer this certification to the workforce. The "Certified Urban and Community Forester" credential promotes the holistic nature of urban and community forestry that's focused on resource conservation across the canopy intersected with the complex and dynamic infrastructure and stakeholder ecosystem. Learn More on the Society of American Foresters website and in this article, Certified Urban and Community Forester Credential Aims to Elevate the Profession and Grow SAF by Eric Wiseman, PhD. |
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