Our Mission

The Community Forestry Program will provide technology transfer and financial assistance to develop
awareness and understanding of the value of sound urban/community forestry management among
community citizens and leaders.  Assistance is provided to Idaho Communities to establish and enhance sustainable urban and community forestry management programs on public and private lands.

Program Profile

Community forestry is a fast growing concept in Idaho that has created a demand for financial and
technical assistance that far exceeds the Idaho Department of Lands' (IDL) current program.  IDL
has partnered with several agencies to increase our ability to meet these demands.  While successful,
these activities have also increased requests from communities for assistance.  Especially those Idaho
communities with a population density of less than ten thousand.

Idaho's rapidly developing populated areas often necessitate the removal of trees and other natural
resources.  Providing educational and financial assistance to preserve trees where plausible and
replant them where desirable in maintain Idaho's quality of life is a challenging task.  We will meet
the challenge by combining a greater public awareness program with assistance and incentives
to encourage city governmental participation and involvement.  We will partner with public and
private agencies and utilize technology transfer techniques to create a network of informed
communities and knowledgeable local volunteers. 

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QUESTIONS?

Visit our Staff Contact Page or Email us at communitytrees@idl.idaho.gov