Increasing and conserving urban and suburban tree populations

The Texas A&M Forest Service urban foresters based at The Dallas Center provide communities with critical information on increasing and conserving urban and suburban tree populations across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

Our community forestry mission involves overarching consultation in the selection, planting, and long-term care of valuable trees and forested areas of our cities, neighborhoods, and communities. Urban foresters bring together influential public and private parties to develop multi-faceted solutions to local tree problems.

Across the state, the Texas A&M Forest Service identifies and trains local leaders to help increase public awareness of the value of urban trees, raise the skill levels of local tree workers, and set quality standards for tree planting and care. Urban forestry efforts work holistically to guide communities toward sustainable management of important local forests, which must be managed to sustain community livability and quality of life.

Benefits of trees

Trees play a vital role in North Texas communities, providing environmental, economic, social, and health benefits. Among other important roles, trees can: