What is Urban Forestry and Arboriculture?
Urban Forestry involves the planning and management of urban forests, while Arboriculture focuses on the care of individual trees and other woody plants and the landscapes.
Learn more about being an Arborist
International Society of Arboriculture Home Page
Urban and Community Forestry
The Urban and Community Forestry Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is the only Federal program dedicated to growing and maintaining urban and community trees, forests, and green spaces. Authorized under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978, Urban Forestry assists States and partner organizations in applying nature-based solutions to chronic and emergent economic, social, and environmental challenges.
Alignment with WNMU
The Rural Southwest New Mexico Integrated Urban Forestry Project (RSNMIUFP) aligns with Western New Mexico University’s (WNMU) mission and vision by promoting accessible education and professional development in urban forestry for underserved communities, particularly Hispanic and Native American populations. It fosters a diverse and inclusive learning environment, empowering students with essential skills for lifelong success while encouraging critical thinking and community engagement. The project supports WNMU’s commitment to public service and economic development by creating job opportunities in arboriculture, thereby enhancing community health and sustainability, and positioning WNMU as a premier institution dedicated to impactful education and environmental stewardship.
WNMU’s Mission and Vision
https://administration.wnmu.edu/university-mission-vision-and-values/
The Rural Southwest Integrated Urban Forestry Project
The Western New Mexico University (WNMU) Division of External Affairs was awarded a $5 million five-year grant project that plans, designs, plants, and maintains a set of urban forests across southwestern New Mexico. The project supports expanded and ecologically sound urban forests in the communities of Silver City, Santa Clara, Bayard, Hurley, Deming, and Lordsburg.