Urban Forest Advisory Committee

The Urban Forest Advisory Committee advises the Dallas City Council and Mayor on tree-related issues; works with city officials to create, maintain, and protect the city’s trees and forests; and educates citizens about the importance of, and proper care of, trees.

Volunteers attend monthly UFAC meetings to stay informed about policies and projects to conserve Dallas trees, conduct community tree plantings, and participate in public education events. The committee also works with the Citizen Forester Program. Contact the Project Leader/Contact Person for the current meeting location and dates.

2023 Activities – 3 volunteers with 168 hours of service performed

The Urban Forest Advisory Committee (UFAC) serves in an advisory capacity on matters of environmental stewardship, specifically concerning the care, maintenance, and planting of trees in our urban forest by advocating sound arboricultural and urban forest management practices. The Committee provides proactive leadership for the development of public policy and serves to educate citizens of Dallas regarding the numerous environmental, recreational, social, and aesthetic benefits of a thriving urban forest. The committee is authorized to study, plan, advise, report, and make recommendations on plans, programs, or city codes which the Council or Park and Recreation Board determines necessary or advisable for the care, conservation, planting, pruning, removal, or disposition of trees citywide.

Volunteers attend monthly UFAC meetings to stay informed about policies and projects to conserve Dallas trees, conduct community tree plantings, and participate in public education events. The committee also works with the Citizen Forester Program. Contact the Project Leader/Contact Person for the current meeting location and dates.

2024 Activities – 7 volunteers with 135 hours of service performed

• Volunteers met with city officials and the community, providing education