Accreditation
We are excited to soon unveil the new and
improved Urban and Community Forestry Society
(UCFS) Accreditation Program! Through a multi-
step planning process guided by the UCFS Board of
Directors and the Industry Trends Committee, the
soon to-be-released UCFS Accreditation standards
will push urban and community forestry programs
to new heights of excellence. UCFS has updated
and incorporated additional industry standards
that are critical to growing, expanding, managing,
and providing long-term care for sustainable and
resilient urban forests and community trees.
The UCFS Accreditation program will officially
acknowledge municipalities that are dedicated
to the growth, maintenance, and expansion
of their urban forests. Accreditation provides
an evaluation against industry standards and
can be a catalyst for urban forestry steward-
ship, development of resources, and civic pride.
Look for the new UCFS Accreditation standards
to be rolled out by the end of the year!
MFI 2026
Mark your calendars! The UCFS Municipal Forestry
Institute will take place February 22-27, 2026!
Applications will open on August 1, 2025 and close
October 1, 2025. On August 1, we'll announce the
location for 2026. (Hint: Bring your sunblock!)
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Happy tree planters after an event in UCFS-
Accredited Beaverton, Oregon.
Kwamel Couther (left) and Robert Castañeda
at MFI 2024 on Jekyll Island, Georgia.
