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About Us
The North Carolina Urban Forest Council consists of individuals, citizen groups, nonprofit organizations, businesses and agencies from around the state that share an interest in community and urban forestry. We are many different voices protecting trees where we live, work and play.
NCUFC is a nonprofit organization which helps communities strengthen the efforts of local groups by serving as a resource, a forum for networking and discussion and an advocate of the urban forest. The Council seeks to encourage and support these communities in their urban forest management efforts.
What We Do
NCUFC hosts conferences and workshops across the state for training and networking opportunities. We also co-sponsor conferences with others in the green industry. Our members promote the benefits of urban forest management and healthy community forests. We educate elected officials and decision-makers about important issues affecting the future of trees in North Carolina's communities.
Our Goals
Inform and educate the Council membership and general public, through various media and methods, to equip and empower the people of North Carolina to fulfill the mission of the Council.
Promote public interest and participation in the Council's mission, and maintain a high standard of professionalism and relevance in the eyes of the citizens of North Carolina.
Encourage professional development by providing forums to exchange ideals and foster individual growth and maturity.
Engage in strategic planning and advocacy to move the organization forward with vision while monitoring and pursuing issues that concern the mission of the Council.
Identify resources needed to sustain the organization in its pursuit of the stated mission, including financial, human and environmental resources.
Our members
The NC Urban Forest Council consists of individuals, citizen groups, nonprofit organizations, businesses and agencies from around the state that share an interest in community and urban forestry. Join today!
To join the NC Urban Forest Council, click here.
E-mail the North Carolina Urban Forest Council for membership information at NCUFC@aol.com
About the Urban Forest
A recent national survey documents a disappointing trend; only one tree is planted for every four removed in our cities and towns. Across North Carolina there is a growing awareness of the importance of trees within our communities.
Trees improve the quality of our air and water, enhance the appeal of our roads, neighborhoods and commercial developments. Trees make our cities and towns more livable.
From coastal Manteo to mountainous Murphy, a renewed interest in sustaining healthy, productive urban and community forests is on the rise.
Only through grassroots involvement can community forestry take root, grow and flourish. Citizens from all walks of life are getting involved.
Efforts come not only from horticulturists, urban foresters, elected officials and arborists, but also from teachers, concerned citizens and neighborhood activists. The Council also represents nonprofit organizations, businesses, public agencies and community groups.
Urban and Community Forestry funding
Federal lawmakers are in the midst of working on budgets for next year. The President's FY 2009 budget proposes an 82% reduction in funding for Urban and Community Forestry.
Please take a few minutes to personalize a letter to the legislature, describing how your community has benefited from U&CF funds in the past and how a cut in funding would impact your programs. E-mailed letters are preferred.
Click here to view a sample letter.
Click here to view list of Senate contact information.
Click here to view list of House contact information.
Click here to view a list of the Appropriations Committee.
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