N.C. Forest Service - Urban and Community Forestry
The Urban and Community Forestry Program works to conserve and enhance the ecosystem services and sustainable management of North Carolina’s urban forests. The N.C. Forest Service provides urban and community forestry technical and financial assistance to municipalities and community organizations to help us all achieve our mutual goal and make North Carolina a healthy and beautiful place to live, work and play.
For information about ecosystem services and benefits, you will be directed to the Resources & Specifications page. Resources can be found under the Ecosystem Services and Benefits section.
Urban forestry is defined as the management of the planting, maintenance and protection of tree populations in urban settings to enhance the ecosystem and economic services trees provide to the community.
Inventory & Analysis
Management
- U&CF Climb to Sustainable Management Fact Sheet [PDF]
- Forestation & Tree Planting
- Green Infrastructure: An Introduction [PDF]
- Ordinances [PDF]
- Urban Forestry Professionals
- Urban Wood Utilization
Protection
Community forestry is a branch of forestry that engages the community in the completion of urban forestry practices in support of local government, serves broader community needs and works for positive change.
This page was last modified on 12/02/2025