Urban and Community Forestry
The concept of an “urban forest” or “community forest” is new to most people. Think of the urban forest simply as all the trees and vegetation in a community with all the same functions, interactions and interdependance of components of a native forest. The urban forest is, in fact, an ecosystem.
All the plants on all private and public property, animals, streets, sidewalks, utilities, building, soil, water, and most importantly, people are part of the urban forest. Urban forests primarily provide services rather than goods and are managed for social values in addition to economic, environmental, and ecological benefits. Trees growing on private lands compose the majority of the urban forests.
Current Urban Forestry News
Urban Forest Projects
- Celebrate Arbor Day - Arbor Day Poster Contest for 5th graders and Arbor Day Proclamation
- Nevada’s Big Tree Program
- Nevada Shade Tree Council
- Nevada Tree City USA Program
- Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program
- Best Management Practices-Additional Resources
The Nevada Division of Forestry Urban and Communty Forestry provides technnical assistance to communities around the state including tree selection and tree care programs, assistance with Arbor Day and Tree City USA activities, community forestry inventory, management and planning, and assistance with the development of tree boards and ordinances.
- For more information contact:
Susan Stead
Urban Forestry Program Coordinator
2478 Fairview Drive
Carson City, Nevada 89701
775-684-2506
Fax: 775-684-2571
OTHER SITES OF INTEREST
The Urban Forest- more than just trees Best Management Practices Guide for Urban Trees in Southern Nevada, Cleaner Air, Tree by Tree
Home Landscaping Guide for Lake Tahoe and VicinityComplete guide to landscape design, drip irrigation systems, designing for defensible space, TRPA recommended Plant list, soils, fertilizer, and the control of weeds and garden pests.
Nevada Cooperative Extension Click the ‘Horticulture’ link to more than 200 publications on gardening, regional plant lists, weed and pest control, and other plant related topics.
Choosing the Right Plants - for Northern Nevada’s High Fire Hazard AreasA complete plant list and guide to choosing “firewise” landscaping plant.
Trees are Good An educational site sponsored by ISA that provides quality tree care information, Fun Facts, press releases and assistance finding a tree care service.
Nevada demonstration gardens/ arboreta and sources of sources of plant related education.
International Society of Arborculture - ISA Publications and activities.
National Arbor Day Foundation -Publications, conference calendar, Tree City USA, Arbor Day Poster Contest and other Arbor Day Programs.
Tree Link- Check out the links this community forestry resource site offers for educational handouts to all other state forestry sites and other national programs.
Trees for Tomorrow, a Southern Nevada Guide to Tree Selection and Care A guide to help homeowners select and successfully establish trees. The trees listed in the guide are tolerant of heat, cold and wind, moderately fast growing, adapted local soil conditions, provide good shade, are water efficient, and low-maintenance. Posted on the Southern Nevada Arborists Group (SNAG) website that also has posted numerous handouts on tree care.
What tree is that? - Tree ID guide for smart phones
