Urban and Community Forestry Partner Organizations
In addition to the DEEP Urban and Community Forestry Program, there is a broad network of professional organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits who share resources and knowledge about urban forestry across the State of Connecticut.
Connecticut Urban Forest Council: A state-wide organization composed of representatives from Connecticut environmental organizations, state agencies, universities, research institutions, corporations, professional communities, and citizen tree groups. The council provides support to urban and community forestry professionals; associated professionals; municipal, state and corporate leaders; and volunteers. It advises CT DEEP’s Urban and Community Forestry Program and partners with several organizations to host an annual conference in arboriculture and urban forestry.
Tree Wardens' Association of Connecticut: Dedicated to educating Connecticut's tree wardens about the duties and responsibilities associated with care and control of the public's trees.
Connecticut Tree Protective Association: An educational association for the tree care industry. Their goal is to advance the quality of the tree care in Connecticut.
Connecticut Forest and Park Association (CFPA): A state-wide organization that connects people to Connecticut’s forests, parks, and Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails to ensure these places are protected and well-managed for future generations. CFPA offers the Connecticut Master Woodland Manager program and coordinates Connecticut Project Learning Tree, a K-12 educational resource.
Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group: Works to contain or eliminate existing invasive plants in the state, prevent the introduction of new invasive plants, and educate the public about invasive plants.
UCONN Extension Forestry: Provides research-based assistance and resources to professionals, communities, and private landowners. In 2025, UCONN Extension Forestry released an Urban and Community Forestry Educational Toolkit in partnership with DEEP’s Urban and Community Forestry Program.
Audubon Connecticut: Through an ongoing urban oasis initiative, Audubon Connecticut has become an active participant in urban forestry efforts, including several demonstration projects in New Haven.
The Nature Conservancy (TNC): A federal grant awarded in 2024 enabled TNC to start a statewide Urban Forest Network and a series of half-day workshops for community groups and municipalities. This project includes participation from many statewide partners, including DEEP's Urban and Community Forestry Program, the Connecticut Urban Forest Council, and Sustainable Connecticut.
Sustainable CT: Each year, DEEP's Urban and Community Forestry Program supports Sustainable CT by reviewing submissions to Action 3.9: Manage Woodlands and Urban Forests. Learn more about Sustainable CT and other accreditations.
Learn more about local organizations and municipalities involved with Urban and Community Forestry on our Urban Forestry Grant Accomplishments page.
Content last updated March 2026.