There are many websites dedicated to community forestry and arboriculture. Below are some of the most often used by municipal foresters, arborists, natural resource managers, and others who care for trees. If you know of a website that you would like to see included on this page, please feel free to let us know.

Community Forestry and Arboriculture in Alaska

These websites contain information specific to community forestry and tree care in Alaska.

• The USDA Forest Service Hazard Tree Management in Alaska website was designed to provide managers with basic information about hazard trees
• The University of Alaska Cooperative Extension Service offers hundreds of publications and works with farmers, gardeners, and the public to provide landscaping advice and promote sustainable living
• Municipality of Anchorage Watershed Management Services Rain Gardens website provides information about how you can use trees and other plants to reduce storm water runoff and keep pollutants from entering waterways by building a rain garden
• The Committee for Noxious and Invasive Plants Management goal is to raise awareness of the problems caused by non-native invasive plants in Alaska
• The Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Association shares experiences of successful fruit growing in Alaska

National Community Forestry and Arboriculture Sites

Each of these sites contains information that can help foster an appreciation for trees and green spaces as important assets which, with proper care, can create more livable communities.

• The Pacific Northwest Chapter of International Society of Arboriculture is dedicated to promoting proper tree care in the Northwest. Visit the Hazard Tree Prevention page for educational modules that will help you learn what it takes to keep the trees in your yard healthy, safe, and beautiful, and prevent them from becoming hazardous
• The International Society of Arboriculture is a world wide professional organization with a wealth of information related to tree care and a directory of certified arborists
• The Society of Municipal Arborists (SMA) is dedicated to promoting and improving the practice of professional municipal arboriculture and aims to raise public appreciation for the importance of urban trees and landscapes
• Tree Care Industry Association (formerly the National Arborists Association) develops safety and education programs, standards of tree care practice, and management information for arboriculture firms around the world
• The USDA Forest Service administers federal funds to state community forestry programs and is the national partner in providing assistance to communities
• The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council supports urban and community forestry at a national level and seeks to establish sustainable urban forests for all communities. NUCFAC administers a federally-funded annual grant program helping implement urban forestry initiatives
• The Alliance for Community Trees  is dedicated to improving cities, towns and metropolitan areas through information sharing, training, technical assistance, policy and program development, and advocacy
• The National Arbor Day Foundation aims to inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees through education and programs like the Arbor Day poster contest, Tree City USA, and Tree Line USA
• American Forests is the nation’s oldest nonprofit citizens’ conservation organization and is a world leader in planting trees for environmental restoration, a pioneer in the science and practice of urban forestry, and a primary communicator of the benefits of trees and forests
• The Center for Watershed Protection is a non-profit corporation that provides local governments, activists, and watershed organizations with the technical tools for protecting some of the nation's most precious natural resources: our streams, lakes and rivers
• Community Trees “Trees don’t cost. They pay.” Learn about the economic, social, and environmental benefits that trees provide

Research and Education

These websites are dedicated to providing the latest information on proper tree care and community forest management.

• TreeLink Probably the best portal for information, research and technology related to community forestry and tree care. Educational materials, how-to guides, bibliographies and reference lists, discussion forums, list of national and local resources, interactive tools for tree identification and selection
• Urban Natural Resources Institute has information on urban natural resource stewardship. UNRI provides monthly online educational presentations on timely topics and current research and development initiatives
• The USDA Forest Service Center for Urban Forest Research provides reliable scientific evidence that the benefits of urban forests add real value to communities and that our community forests are assets that pay us back
• The Morton Arboretum conducts leading research on tree health and tree improvement with special emphasis on roots and the below-ground environment
• Washington State University Extension, Puyallup. This site contains fact sheets, case studies, and research that expose horticultural myths
• The University of Florida Extension includes information and Power Point presentations on all aspects of urban trees and forestry suitable for all regions and climates
• Online seminars for municipal arborists with articles and tests for continuing education credits

Other Resources

Need help selecting the right tree, or want detailed information about a tree or shrub species? These links can help.

• Northern Trees  helps guide you through the process of tree selection and provides a list of possible trees for your project
• The USDA PLANTS Database provides information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories
• Cornell University Urban Horticulture Institute and Woody Plants Database
• Oregon State University Landscape Plants: Images, Identification, and Information
• Raising Forest Tree Seedlings at Home: Simple Methods for Growing Conifers of the Pacific Northwest from Seeds.  This publication was a cooperative effort of the USDA Forest Service Cooperative Forestry Program and the Forest Research Nursery at the University of Idaho. The manual provides basic, practical information for folks who wish to grow forest tree seedlings at home on a hobby level
• Illinois Green Industry Association guidelines for growing, installing, and maintaining healthy trees. Site includes photos and specifications based on most current research on tree roots and planting depth