UCFS News
• Certified Urban Forest
Professional Credential
• Accreditation
• MFI 2026
By Leslie Berckes, UCFS Executive Director
Test Prep!
UCFS is excited to work with the International
Society of Arboriculture on the newly relaunched
Certified Urban Forest Professional credential (for-
merly ISA Municipal Specialist). A group of dedicated
UCFS members and experts are pulling together a
resource guide and study materials—including a
prep course, practice quizzes, and study groups—to
help you feel fully confident in taking the creden-
tial exam. Look for these test prep materials to
be rolled out throughout the rest of the year.
UCFS Conference
We're excited to welcome and celebrate current
Certified Urban Forest Professional credential holders
at a VIP event at this year's UCFS Conference. We
will also host an informational session for anyone
interested in obtaining the new Certified Urban
Forest Professional credential. Come find out what
it takes to sit for the exam, what will be covered on
the exam, how you can prepare, CEU requirements,
and why you should consider adding the Certified
Urban Forest Professional credential to your resume!
More details for each event will be made available
as we get closer to the conference being held on
November 17 and 18, 2025 in Henderson, Nevada.
Cer tified Ur ban Forest Professional Credential
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