Providence, Rhode Island City Forester Doug Still has been
strengthening the professionalism of his City's program since
he started his position in 2005. Key to this has been part-
nering successfully with volunteer groups, utilities, unions,
and the SMA. In October, 2018, Providence's urban for-
estry program received SMA Accreditation. Here's the scoop,
including some of Doug's city forester origin story. >>
A group of PNPP volunteers received tree
watering help from a local firehouse.
Leadership and Partnership
Steer Providence
to SMA Accreditation
Photos Courtesy City of Providence &
Providence Neighborhood Planting Program
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