Florida Urban Forestry Council

Two communities. Same situation. Completely different decisions. Why? Because terms like “Tree Abuse” and “Effectively Destroyed” are often interpreted differently, leading to inconsistent outcomes in tree protection and enforcement. Join us May 28 at noon fufc.org/regional-works…

As the school year comes to an end, we'd like to encourage Florida college campuses to review the Tree Campus Higher Ed program by the Arbor Day Foundation. Be the person to plant a worthy movement on your campus! Summer is a great time to start. Go to: fufc.org/tree-campus-us…

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! The South Florida Right Tree, Right Place Posters have been updated and are once again IN STOCK. Order Today! All 3 regions (SOUTH, CENTRAL & NORTH FLORIDA) may be ordered online at fufc.org/product/right-…

May 16 is National #LoveATreeDay. For tree facts, informational downloads, and a list of tree benefits, visit our website at fufc.org/tree-facts/. What's YOUR reason for loving ❤ trees?

The newest edition of The Council Quarterly is now online! - mailchi.mp/fufc/council-q…

Congrats to all the Florida HS grads! What's next for you? If you are preparing for a future in Urban Forestry, arboriculture, or other tree care field of study, apply for the John P. White Memorial Scholarship. Deadline is June 15th. Go to: fufc.org/scholarships/

When is a tree considered “abused”—and when is it beyond saving? Join us for: 🌳 Is Your Tree Abuse the Same as Mine? Determining Whether an Abused Tree Shall be Restored or Removed 🗓️ Friday, May 29th FREE to FUFC Members or $20 for Non-Members. Visit fufc.org.

Happy Mother's Day from the Florida Urban Forestry Council!

Read the May issue of "In A Nutshell" at fufc.org. Become a member & receive the direct link in your inbox each month! Tap into the roots of urban forestry throughout the Sunshine State and stay up to date with brief announcements and information.

When is a tree considered “abused”—and when is it beyond saving? Join us for: 🌳 Is Your Tree Abuse the Same as Mine? Determining Whether an Abused Tree Shall be Restored or Removed 🗓️ Friday, May 29th FREE to FUFC Members or $20 for Non-Members. Visit fufc.org.

#maytheforestbewithyou - urban forest, that is - today and every day!

As Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3-9, 2026) gets underway, now is a good time to look at your trees. Determine steps to help make them safer. From selection, planting, pruning, and tree care, now is the time to do what you can to help Urban Forests survive the upcoming season.

Check out "Adopt a Tree" for ages 5-8. This free learning tool (thanks to UF IFAS) can be used by anyone wishing to introduce a youngster to the amazing world of trees. For a limited time, we are featuring this booklet on our Kids Korner page at fufc.org/kids-korner/

In a Nutshell - May 2026 Edition 🌳 - mailchi.mp/fufc/in-a-nuts…

The FUFC is coordinating a growing network of municipal arborists, urban foresters, and public-sector staff in Florida. Gather 'round! Let's connect and make a real difference in our urban forests. Learn more at fufc.org/municipal-roun…

FUFC is accepting content for v. 3, 2026 of The Council Quarterly. The content deadline is June 15. There are 2 ways to enjoy reading the most recent issues - separate online articles, or as a downloadable PDF for print! Visit fufc.org/newsletter/

Happy National Arbor Day! There are many ways to celebrate. Participate, organize, donate, purchase, join, or support organizations, growers, and events that care about urban forests. THANK YOU for celebrating our trees this #ArborDay. arborday.org/celebrate

Happy Earth Day from the Florida Urban Forestry Council. Do something nice today for the Earth!

Happy National Volunteer Day! The FUFC would like to thank & recognize the officers and executive committee members who volunteer their time and expertise with the Florida Urban Forestry Council. Visit fufc.org/who-we-are/ for names. Thank you for volunteering for FUFC!

April 18 is Lineman Appreciation Day. We're taking this opportunity to not only thank a lineman but also recognize the utility companies across Florida that have earned a Tree Line USA designation from the @arborday, especially those that are FUFC members! Thank you!