Only comprehensive urban and community forestry collegiate program in Virginia, offering both undergraduate and graduate degree options. Read more.
First undergraduate collegiate program of urban and community forestry in the nation to receive the Society of American Foresters specialized accreditation in urban forestry. Read more.
Faculty member Dr. Eric Wiseman is an award-winning educator, recognized by both Virginia Tech and the International Society of Arboriculture for his educational leadership. Read more.
Alumni are leaders in the tree care industry, municipal forestry, natural resource agencies, and non-profits. Read more.
Research
Focused on answering real-world questions with practical applications for communities and resources professionals. Read more.
Emphasis on graduate student mentoring and professional development with over 90% degree completion success rate. Read more.
Papers published in leading peer-reviewed journals such as Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, Arboriculture & Urban Forestry, and Journal of Forestry. Read more.
Grant sponsors include U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund, and Virginia Dept. of Forestry. Read more.
Outreach
Empowering communities and resource professionals to conserve and manage urban forests through technology and technical assistance. Read more.
Connecting homeowners and stewardship groups with objective, science-based information about trees and urban forests. Read more.
Partner with state and regional organizations such as Trees Virginia and Mid-Atlantic Chapter of International Society of Arboriculture. Read more.
Coordinators of the award-winning Virginia Big Tree Program, which has documented Virginia’s largest trees since 1970. Read more.
