Urban Forestry 2020 is a study funded by the US Forest Service through the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council to assess perceptions of the urban forestry profession and make recommendations for future development.
Urban forestry is maturing as both a profession and an academic discipline, yet the public and those in allied professions have differing impressions of what urban forestry is, what an urban forester knows, and the implications of various types of education, certifications, and credentials.
This project aims to develop strategies based on solid research for moving the profession forward through developing a consensus-building framework among regional organizations and stakeholders, as well as a rigorous research to determine current perceptions of the profession and what influences those perceptions.
The following infographics summarize research findings from three national surveys conducted by the research team as part of the overall Urban Forestry 2020 project:
- “Who Manages Urban Trees and Greenspaces for Local Governments?”
- “Job Opportunities for Urban Foresters in the United States“
- “What are US Employers Looking for in an Entry Level Urban Forester?”
Urban and community Forestry in Washington State 