Urban Forestry Extension Council

Tree Steward Programs

The UF/IFAS Urban Forestry Extension Council (UFEC) Tree steward programs promote public awareness of the benefits community trees provide, including cleaner air and water, cooler summer temperatures and greenspace wellness benefits. With the launch of its Florida Tree Steward Program, the UF/IFAS Urban Forestry Extension Council (UFEC) plans to add Florida to the list of States nationwide, offering tree steward programs which will help to bolster local canopy conservation and expansion efforts.

Photo Credit: Senator Tree, looking upward - 1967. Photo Credit Wikipedia

Program Partners: Davey Tree, FDACS/ Florida Forest Service, Florida Urban Forestry Council, UF/IFAS State Master Gardener Program, UF/IFAS Extension Citrus, Collier, Duval, Hillsborough, Lake, Palm Beach, Polk, and Pinellas Counties , UF School of Forestry, Fisheries & Geomatic Sciences

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FLORIDA TREE STEWARD MANUAL The Treejuvenation Florida Tree Steward program is a 12-module curriculum focused
on empowering community members with knowledge on the benefits of trees.

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Forests

How dead wood contributes to sustaining life in urban forests

Walking through wooded or natural areas, you might encounter dead trees, also known as snags or dead wood. Sometimes, these dead trees seem out of place, their grey color standing out from the greenery. Forest entomologist Dr. Jiri Hulcr and his team at the University of Florida would assure you that these trees are right where they belong—and they belong in your yards and gardens, too. Incorporating dead wood into our community landscapes Read More

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Forests

Meet the people behind the trees: Getting to know urban forestry extension agent Alyssa Vinson

Alyssa Vinson is a certified arborist and one of three UF IFAS urban forestry extension agents. We met to discuss her work, experiences, and her vision for Florida's urban forest. Alyssa focuses on understanding and uplifting the connections between people and nature. Alyssa’s educational journey started a little differently than many in our field. During our chat, Alyssa shared, “I started my undergraduate education as a creative writing Read More

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Urban Forestry Extension Council

Urban Forestry Extension Council

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How dead wood contributes to sustaining life in urban forests

Meet the people behind the trees: Getting to know urban forestry extension agent Alyssa Vinson

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