Urban Wood Use Action Guide
A guide on using recovered and fresh-cut urban wood to build and sustain vibrant communities. Laid out in four different phases that cover the why, how, goals, and returns of urban wood use.
How To / Best Practices
DC: DDOT Launches Urban Wood Utilization Program
The District’s Urban Forestry Division opened a new milling operation to recycle District-owned trees for use as benches and chairs in public schools. All while teaching students about the lifecycle of trees.
Virginia: A Statewide Approach to Promoting Urban Wood Use
The Virginia Urban Wood Group is a state-wide effort seeking to promote greater urban wood use across the Commonwealth through improved marketing and utilization.
Vibrant Cities Lab: new national go-to resource for urban forests
A State-of-the-Art Platform to Help City Leaders Harness Urban Forests.
Green Pattern Book – Transforming Vacant Lots
The Green Pattern Book is a tool created as part of the Growing Green Initiative of the Baltimore Office of Sustainability to guide the greening of vacant land.
Urban Riparian Buffer Handbook
This handbook provides a blueprint for municipal entities, local watershed groups, and other nonprofit organizations for the purpose of educating and providing guidance on how to successfully plan and implement a riparian buffer project in a multitude of settings and planting conditions.
eLearn Urban Forestry
eLearn: Urban Forestry is a state-of-the-art online, distance-learning program geared specifically toward beginning urban foresters and those allied professionals working in and around urban and urbanizing landscapes.
Tree Owner’s Manual
Just like the owner’s manual that comes with automobiles and appliances, the Tree Owner’s Manual includes a parts list, instructions for installation, tips for troubleshooting common issues, recommended service, and more
Trees are Key Podcast – Tree Care Tips
This short weekly podcast helps listeners better care for trees and feature a short lesson, a weekly tree highlight, and upcoming tree related events.
Tree Care Topics & Brochures
ISA provides various educational brochures to help tree owners understand best management practices throughout the life of a tree and to promote a greater awareness of the benefits that trees provide in our communities.
Urban Tree Planting Guide
This manual provides guidance on urban tree planting at the development site and watershed scale and discusses species selection, site preparation, tree planting and maintenance techniques, and special considerations for urban tree planting.
