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Founded in 1992 by 12 member organizations, ACT has since grown to over 60 grassroots nonprofit members. With leading support from The Home Depot Foundation, ACT’s member organizations have already planted and cared for 7.8 million trees with help from over 450,000 volunteers

An independent, non-profit organization encouraging nationwide beautification programs, personal and community involvement, educational programs and the challenge of a friendly competition among participating communities across the country.

Founded in 1922, the American Horticultural Society (AHS) is one of the oldest national gardening organizations in the country. At AHS you’ll get connected -- to great gardens around the world, gardening education for all levels of skill, sources of information on any garden subject imaginable, a community of gardeners eager to share their experiences, other great gardening events and activities, and much, much more.

American Forests works to protect, restore and enhance the natural capital of trees and forests. Healthy forests filter water, remove air pollution, sequester carbon, and provide homes for wildlife. Help plant trees to restore areas damaged by wildfire, where critical wildlife habitat has been lost, and to clean our air and water.

As a leading ornamental tree farm, Cherry Lake’s mission is to beautify the environment for generations to come, by providing customized tree solutions for projects where landscaping is considered a key element, while contributing to the success of its valued employees and partners. Browse through their Tree Guide and Availability or register for their CEU courses.

Research demonstrating new ways that trees add value to communities, in hopes to stimulate more investment in trees. Main research areas include: Benefits & Costs, Energy, Air, Water and Fire.

At the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival you can cultivate your green thumb by learning from top Disney horticulturists and other celebrity speakers, enjoy the sounds of the Flower Power Concert Series, and be magically inspired by the impressive gardens and blossoms.

Evergreen is an innovative charity that explores the relationship between nature, culture and community in urban green spaces.

A comprehensive list of U.S. universities with forestry programs, part of a list of such universities worldwide.

FNGA is a member-driven association that recognizes the need for individual industry members to unify. FNGA works to better the industry, raising the bar on professionalism by spearheading marketing programs, providing promotional and educational venues for members, taking a leadership role in protecting and promoting our members’ business interests, communicating the latest industry issues and providing professional accreditations to interested individuals.

The purpose of this web site is to provide people with the information needed to landscape their property in a manner that reduces the risk of pollution. It is specifically designed for homeowners in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. However, the concepts described are applicable to many other areas.

Featuring research on peoples’ perception and behaviors regarding nature in cities.

A multidisciplinary research laboratory dedicated to studying the relationship between people and environments they inhabit.

We inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.

NUCFAC was established to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the national urban and community forestry program. The purpose of the Council is to develop a comprehensive national urban and community forestry action plan, evaluate the implementation of that plan, and to develop criteria for and submit recommendations for funding the urban and community challenge cost-share program.

This organization's mission is to create the national support network for grassroots, citizen-based nonprofit organizations dedicated to urban and community tree planting, care, conservation and education.

A national information campaign to inform professionals and the public about the numerous benefits of interior plants.

Project EverGreen's mission is to raise the awareness of the environmental, economic and lifestyle benefits of landscapes and promote the significance of those who preserve and enhance green spaces at home, work and play

Project for Public Spaces (PPS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining public places that build communities.

SEER was founded as a cooperative endeavor of 16 state departments of education. SEER works to enhance student achievement, improve K-12 instructional practices and help schools achieve their improvement goals by implementing the EIC Model™.

Find educational information on trees and urban forestry, discussion groups, classroom resources and books. Also find a set of ‘how to’ guides, a tree zone map, and an interactive guide for selecting the best trees to plant.

The Therapeutic Landscapes Resource Center is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing information to the public about restorative landscapes, healing landscapes, therapeutic gardens, healing gardens, wellness gardens, and other research-based healthcare design. The site provides a series of references and links on the topic.

The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.

WALTER is an initiative that seeks to understand the consequences of interactions between wildlife, climate and society. Assigning values to landscape will allow managers to determine in advance those areas that require the most intensive efforts at fuel reduction, fire mediation, etc., allowing them to concentrate resources in those areas.