The trees, vegetation, and green spaces that make up America’s urban forests are essential contributors to virtually every measure of public well-being.
From improving air and water quality, to advancing human health and safety, to promoting economic development, SUFC’s mission is to convene and mobilize our member network to foster thriving communities through healthy urban and community forests.
SUFC Receives 2020 LAF Founder's Award
We are honored to be the recipients of the Landscape Architecture Foundation's Founder's Award.
According to the award committee, “There are few things that can have a more positive impact on the urban environment than trees. SUFC’s work to increase support and educate policymakers and the public about the multiple benefits of urban trees is critical to the health of our urban environments and the people that live and work there.”
Legislative Letters & Recommendations
SUFC Research Funding Rationale
The Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) program has seen historic investments through federal funding and state and local initiatives over…
Note from the Chairs
Notes from the Chairs- Summer 2025
SUFC Members & Friends: When I took on the role of Chair of the Sustainable Urban Forests Coalition (SUFC) during the…
Legislative Letters & Recommendations
SUFC Letter on FY26 Appropriations
The Sustainable Urban Forests Coalition, with the support of the extended network, makes the following recommendations…



