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Programs
The UCFS Mentoring Program is dedicated to advancing leadership and professional growth within the urban and community forestry sector. By connecting UCFS members through structured Mentor-Mentee partnerships, this year-long program fosters mutual leadership development and knowledge sharing among professionals who are passionate about advancing urban forestry and their own professional development.
The primary objective of the UCFS Mentoring Program is to support participants in achieving both short-term and long-term career goals. Rather than focusing solely on immediate job tasks, the program encourages a broader approach, guiding Mentees to explore career aspirations beyond their current roles. The program provides a foundation for Mentors to guide Mentees on career-oriented goals and strategies and may offer insights on job-related challenges and provide tips for problem-solving as needed.
The Municipal Forestry Institute is an inclusive, immersive, and transformative educational experience that empowers urban forestry leaders to gain valuable and practical insights from prominent figures, experts, and peers in the field of urban forestry. Read below to find out if MFI is right for you.
The MFI curriculum focuses on the human side of urban forestry and the development of leadership skills rather than the technical aspects of urban forestry or arboriculture. Principles and practices gleaned from a wide range of disciplines are incorporated into training sessions. Participants are challenged to expand their personal and professional boundaries and develop their role as a leader in the urban forestry profession.
The Arborist Exchange Program offers urban forestry and municipal arborist professionals from around the world the opportunity to engage with colleagues, and experience urban forestry challenges and successes in varying political and cultural settings.
The program reimburses airfare, lodging, and basic travel expenses for professional exchanges up to $2,000.
It is suggested that each participant will spend at least one week visiting and working with another city's forestry department, but the length of time can be determined between each exchange participant. An exchange may be “two-way”, meaning that paired participants take turns hosting the other, or “one-way”, where a selected participant only visits a willing host city identified and approved by the Arborist Exchange Committee.
