Urban Forestry Resources

WSU Extension
Master Gardener Plant Clinic and Resource Center is an excellent source of information, including free fact sheets on selecting and maintaining trees in the Spokane region.

WSU Extension Hortsense provides access to fact sheets for managing plant problems with Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Cultural controls and Washington-registered pesticides are included.

The Green Zone has specific information on street trees appropriate for Spokane, from selecting the right tree to proper maintenance.

The Urban Forest Council, a program of The Lands Council in Spokane, is dedicated to preserving native trees such as Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir through education and community action. The Urban Forest Council has prepared the Adopt-A-Tree For Your Neighborhood Guidebook (Adobe Acrobat file), which provides information on how to plant and care for trees and how to organize a tree planting event in your neighborhood.

Tree Link Internet-based information and tools to improve urban and community forests. The site provides a variety of information, research and networking opportunities.

American Forests A non-profit organization that works to protect and restore urban trees and rural forests. American Forests' targeted audiences are individuals, community groups, government at all levels, educators, and businesses.

The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) was created to provide the general public with quality arboriculture, or tree care, related information. Resources include information on tree selection, proper tree care and pruning, and tree problems and treatments.

The Pacific Northwest Chapter of
the International Society of Arboriculture The PNW-ISA is a Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture, encompassing the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and the province of British Columbia. Available information includes tips on proper tree care and how to prevent your trees from becoming hazardous.

National Arbor Day Foundation provides substantial tree information, including selecting the right tree for your location and tree care tips.

Washington Community Forestry Council, a program of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, works to educate citizens and decision-makers about the economic, environmental, psychological and aesthetic benefits of trees and to assist local governments, citizen groups and volunteers in planting and sustaining healthy trees and vegetation.

The Urban and Community Forestry Program of the United States Department of Agriculture provides technical and financial assistance to help improve the livability of cities and communities through managing urban forest resources to promote a healthy ecosystem.

The Center for Urban Forest Research at the USDA Forest Service conducts research on the benefits and costs of urban forests, creates new strategies for managing community forests, provides information to agencies and the public, and provides expertise to local communities on urban forest issues.