Start here, to learn more about trees and urban forestry in the San Diego region

• Urban Forestry, from KPBS A Growing Passion series, 25-minute video
• Tree Advocacy Handbook, with links to urban forestry principles and practices in San Diego’s cities

Local reports and resources for growing urban trees.

• Urban Tree Planting Challenges in San Diego County, from Tree San Diego 27-page report
• Ten myths about trees , by Robin Rivet (1 page)
• Presentation on Community Forestry Challenges from Climate Change, Tree Care, and Capacity, Anne Fege, for Society of American Foresters convention, 11/6/21 6-minute video

Local organizations with tree-related programs.

• San Diego Regional Urban Forests Council, professional group, link to website
• Professional Tree Care Association, tree care contractors, link to website
• Forever Balboa Park non-profit, program for Plant it Forward
• Master Gardeners of San Diego, link to website Blog about tree selection and care
• Water Conservation Garden, SD Tree Week

Local municipal forestry programs

• City of San Diego urban forestry program link
• Five-year urban forestry plan approved in 2017
• Five-year report on 2017 plan
• Comments on City of SD Climate Action Plan revision
• Links to other cities in San Diego (some links incorrect)