Enhancing Community Forests
Supporting Communities Through Forestry
Community forests provide many benefits for community members. Some of these benefits include health (physical and psychological), economic, environmental, and social benefits.
There are multiple ways to enhance a community forest! The Community Forestry Program in the Kansas Forest Service does this in many ways. Below are some examples of assistance the community forest program can provide to help your community canopy.
Engage with Community Forestry
Tree City USA recognizes towns that have organized community forestry programs supported by municipal ordinance that meet national program standards.
Successful establishment of trees begins with proper tree selection.
This newsletter will cover topics ranging from tree care and maintenance, resources for communities, and how our program supports Kansans.