the Northern ky urban & Community 
forestry council.

Urban and Community Forestry is the art, science and technology of managing trees, forests and natural systems in and around urban areas for the health and well-being of communities.

The Council a regional 100% volunteer organization with urban forestry related goals, including implementing planting and education initiatives to help communities realize the importance and value of trees, but also assisting the efforts of other organizations in urban forest related projects.  You can read more about our mission and vision, but suffice it to say, we love trees.

We hope you will get involved with us by coming to one of our membership gatherings, attending or volunteering in our projects and events, or sponsoring our many projects. 

All are welcome - from those who have no tree experience or knowledge to those in a life-long career in arboriculture.   If you like trees, you'll fit right in.

If you would like more information, and to join our list serve click here.
What is an urban forest?  It is a combination of individual trees, parks and greenspace, trees lining streets, small remnants of woods and forest in an urban developed area.  The urban forest is strongly connected to local waterways, wildlife and people, and is vital to our ecosystems.  As such, they provide a range of interrelated environmental and socioeconomic benefits:
  • Increased property value     
  • Decreased energy consumption
  • Improved air quality
  • Reduced storm water runoff
  • Decreased soil erosion
  • Improved water quality
  • Buffered zones
  • Reduced noise levels
  • Enhanced atmosphere in shopping district having positive impact on consumer behavior
  • Increased recreational opportunities
  • Improvements in health, safety and well-being of residents
  • Added visual continuity, identity, landmarks, and pride to communities
  • Beautification, and enhanced unique environments and visual landscapes
  • Increased wildlife habitat
Up Next... (click headline for more details)

Tree Walk/Pub Crawl
​​May 25th 6pm-9pm
​Mainstrasse, Covington, KY

Rain Garden Workshop! 
Monday June 25th 9am -2pm
​$25 - includes lunch and refreshents
(SD1 and SaveLocalWaters are co-hosting a unique workshop for all Greater Cincinnati landscaping professionals will further their knowledge and skills on rain gardens, helping them offer custom solutions to both their residential & commercial clients. All aspects of designing & constructing, including details on siting, sizing, soil amendments, plant selection will be covered. )

​Vineyard Tour and Tasting
September 25th 6-9pm
​Location TBD

TIOC Dinner
​Save the Date: November 2nd
​More info to come! 
Urban Tree Canopy is analyzed.  Learn more about how much tree cover your city has.
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