TUFC programs and partnerships
The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council gratefully acknowledges the USDA Forest Service and the
Tennessee
Department of Agriculture, Forestry Division’s funding support of the Council’s programs and activities.
Events
Urban Forestry Conference
and Trade Show
Held annually since 1992, the conference features nationally recognized keynote speakers, arboriculture and forestry workshops, expert presentations, panel discussions, and hands-on demonstrations about urban forestry issues. more
Urban Forestry Awards
of Excellence Program
Recognizing individuals and groups for outstanding leadership, education efforts or significant contributions, the awards are presented in eight categories at the annual conference. more
Tennessee Tree Climbing Championship
Statewide competition in five preliminary events and the Master's Challenge for the state title more
Outreach
Branching Out electronic newsletter
Regular urban forest updates in your inbox subscribe
Statewide Speaker's Bureau
Speakers available for talks about trees and urban forestry info
Notable Trees Traveling Exhibit
Images of Tennessee's significant trees tour the state more
Tennessee Tree Fund
Funds available for tree planting projects statewide
Advocacy
Promotion of tree protection and land development ordinances in municipalities
Tree recognition
Landmark Tree Registry
Trees with local and
state significance more
Historic Tree Registry
Noteworthy trees present
at state historic events more
Heritage Tree List
Past trees with historical
or cultural significance more
Arboretum Certification
More than 70 state arboreta
containing over 1,500 trees more
Support and partnerships
Tennessee Urban Forestry Centers of Excellence
Created in 2012, TUFC’s Center of Excellence program enhances urban forestry at regional sites throughout the state. more
State, local and
national programs
Promotion and support for Arbor Day, Tree City USA, Tree Line USA, Tree Boards and ReLeaf Programs
Tennessee Groves program
Administration of the Tennessee Department of Transportation's Tennessee Groves memorial and honorarium landscape program more
Tennessee
Three-Star Program
State communities can achieve excellence in community development by emphasizing foundational steps including urban forestry initiatives more
State urban forestry program
Support for the State of Tennessee Urban Forestry program and promotion and review of Urban and Community Forestry Grants more
Urban Forestry toolboxes
Available for free checkout to help communities with urban forestry issues. Base Box plus Tree Inventory, City Forester/Tree Board, and Utilities boxes more