American Forests brings a nonprofit perspective to cities and consultants creating equity-focused urban forestry management plans. Our staff has expertise in workforce development, GIS data science, ordinance, urban forestry program structure, science, partnership facilitation and community engagement, which can deliver the full potential of our suite of Tree Equity toolkit, such as our Tree Equity Score that indicates how cities can improve the equitable distribution of their urban forests.

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Tree Equity Score
Tree Equity Score can be used by neighborhood organizations, U.S. congressional leaders and everybody in between. And it can be used by a variety of sectors, such as urban forestry and public health, given the role trees play in slowing climate change and improving health and wellbeing.

Vibrant Cities Lab
Interest in urban forestry is at an all-time high. Vibrant Cities Lab arms people with the most current and comprehensive resources related to greening cities. The dynamic website, managed by American Forests and the U.S. Forest Service, helps people create, implement and fund their urban forestry plans

Webinar Series
Watch our free online learning series to ensure your urban forestry investments make an impact on Tree Equity.

In Arlington, Virginia, American Forests is creating an integrated urban forestry and natural resources management plan update that works for all city residents. This project includes an analysis of impacts and opportunities related to Arlington’s tree canopy, natural lands, urban development, wildlife, recreation, public education and stewardship. Benchmarking, focus groups and community engagement inform many components of this plan.

In Boston, American Forests is helping the city launch its first Boston Urban Forest Plan, which is designed to create a thriving, sustainable urban forest that will benefit all Bostonians.