Urban and Community Forestry

Arborist
Tree Seedling Nursery Manager
Tree Care Technician
Tree Health Specialist
Utility Forester
Operations Manager
Business Leader

Urban forestry professionals are in high demand, and are vital in ensuring a healthy urban infrastructure. These professionals plan, manage and care for trees in urban settings to improve the environment as well as quality of life.

Many roles in this pathway are dedicated to a high level of tree care, including trimming, printing, and branch trimming. They also consult on tree diseases and tree pest issues within the urban setting.

This may be a career path for you, if you are interested in:

Hands-on tree care
Urban settings
Climbing
Managing tree operations

Urban and Community Forestry Alumni Stories

Kerry Gray

Published on September 10, 2024
Kerry Gray is a grant specialist with the Michigan DNR Urban & Community Forestry (UCF) program. She provides grants to communities and organizations in disadvantaged areas of Michigan to care for, grow and manage their urban and community forests.