Northeastern Area Developing UFST Capacity...

The USDA Forest Service in partnership with the Massachusetts Tree Wardens' & Foresters' Association is developing a storm response strike team program for the NE US. Follow their progress here.

Role of the Urban Forest Strike Teams...

Arborists can provide disaster planning assistance to communities and initial estimates of debris volume following a disaster. Risk assessment helps communities identify trees that are an unacceptable risk, and trees suitable for retention and management during disaster recovery.

Photo: Training on William and Mary Campus (VA), USDA FS, 2008