Urban forester

Urban foresters manage trees and forests in towns and cities, maintaining the urban canopy. The work involves assessing tree health, planning planting and canopy strategies, managing tree care and removals, coordinating with the community, and balancing the benefits of urban trees with the constraints of the built environment.

They work for municipalities, parks departments, and consultancies. The role suits knowledgeable, community-minded people who combine arboricultural expertise with planning and coordination, understand how trees and cities interact, and care about growing and protecting the urban forests that make cities healthier and more liveable.