Trees provide many benefits in urban settings. They reduce air and noise pollution, help conserve water, save energy, and reduce soil erosion, saving money, enhancing businesses and providing beauty to the places where we live and work.
IDL staff and contracted community forestry assistants provide technical and educational assistance to help citizens and professionals with a wide range of actions ranging from ordinance creation to urban forestry program development, helping communities use trees and forest canopies strategically.
Urban and Community Forestry Menu
Idaho Emerald Ash Borer Preparedness
Urban and Community Forestry News
Tree City USA Bulletins and Resourcs
Tree City USA and Growth Award Website
Urban & Community Forestry Library
Yearly Arbor Day Celebration
Statewide & Regional Program Contacts
IDL Urban & Community Forestry Program
Matt Perkins
Program Manager
(208) 626-1779
mperkins@idl.idaho.gov
Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Benewah & Shoshone Counties
Garth Davis
Spokane Conservation District
(509) 535-7274 ext 212
Counties south of the Salmon River
Gerry Bates
(208) 681-5964
gbates@plantingidaho.org