Tennessee Urban Forestry Council

Programs and Benefits of the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council (TUFC), established in 1991, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to public awareness, understanding and improving Tennessee's urban forests. The Council serves as a resource, catalyst and liaison concerning urban forestry issues within the state, region and nation. The Tennessee Urban Forestry Council is a membership organization. Memberships support the programs listed below: Tennessee Urban Forestry Council Programs Annual Urban Forestry Conference and Trade Show Branching Out electronic newsletter Landmark & Historic Tree Registry Arboretum Certification Program Urban Forestry Awards of Excellence Program Tennessee Tree Climbing Championship Notable Trees Traveling Exhibit Promotes and reviews Urban and Community Forestry Grants Statewide Speaker's Bureau Promotes and supports Arbor Day, Tree City USA, Tree Line USA, Tree Boards and ReLeaf Programs and complements the State of Tennessee Urban Forestry Program Advocates tree protection and land development ordinances in municipalities Increases the availability of desirable trees for the urban environment This Website, www.tufc.com Tennessee Groves memorial and honorarium landscape program Municipal and technical workshop series Tennessee Tree Fund - Tree planting fund iTreeBank contributions program - www.itreebank.org
Benefits of Urban Forestry
Cooler downtowns and neighborhoods Warmer homes and businesses in winter Reduces energy consumption Cleaner water and air resources Absorbs and blocks noise Provides wildlife habitat Reduces water runoff, prevents erosion and increases the water table	Adds natural character to our cities and towns Enhances economic stability by helping to attract businesses and tourists Contributes to community cohesiveness and stability Gives human scale to the urban environment, softens buildings and screens harsh scenery

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