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Urban and community forestry
Urban and community forestry
Trees help communities thrive
The Urban and Community Forestry Program brings the benefits of trees to Michigan communities through planning and partnership. We assist with forest management activities, community policy development and education. The program is funded through the USDA Forest Service and is advised by a volunteer council that promotes conservation and maintenance of urban forests.
UCF Program contact:
Program Manager Kevin Sayers
Program Urban Forester Lawrence Sobson
Grant opportunities
Get assistance for tree planting, urban forest inventories, management plans and more.
Community Forestry Grants
Support urban forestry projects for local governments, schools and other organizations. Application period open through Sept. 23.
DTE Energy Foundation tree planting grants
Increase the number of properly planted and maintained trees within DTE Energy's service territory. Applications under review.
Arbor Day
Arbor Day: A celebration of trees!
Arbor Day celebrates trees and their importance in our lives; it is also a time to think about what we can do for trees and the earth. Celebrate Arbor Day every year on the last Friday in April.
Arbor Day 2023 will be Friday, April 28.
Healthy natural resources are vital for vibrant communities. Trees in our backyards, neighborhoods, cities, farms and forests connect us to our past and to our future.
To get involved or plan your own celebration of trees, contact the Michigan Arbor Day Alliance online or by calling 517-582-3209. To learn more about Arbor Day, get information about caring for trees and more, visit the Arbor Day Foundation website.
Tree City USA program
The Arbor Day Foundation's Tree City USA family of programs has been greening cities and towns across America since 1976. It's a nationwide movement that provides a framework for communities to manage and expand their public trees.
Every year, thousands of cities, campuses and utilities are recognized for their commitment to quality tree care and sustainable urban forest management.
Watershed forestry
Trees filter storm water, reduce erosion, provide wildlife habitat and add natural beauty: see projects bringing these benefits to Michigan communities.
Email updates
Subscribe to Urban Forestry email updates to receive grant information, announcements, resources, webinars, events, jobs and related news. E-news shared weekly with other updates provided periodically.
Read recent issues of the DNR Urban and Community Forestry Newsletter. For older issues, please contact Rachel Coale.
- May 6, 2022 UCF newsletter
- May 13, 2022 UCF newsletter
- May 20, 2022 UCF newsletter
- June 3, 2022 UCF newsletter
- June 10, 2022 UCF newsletter
- June 17, 2022 UCF newsletter
- June 24, 2022 UCF newsletter
- July 1, 2022 UCF newsletter
- July 8, 2022 UCF newsletter
- June 15, 2022 UCF newsletter
- July 22, 2022 UCF newsletter
- July 29, 2022 UCF newsletter