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)