Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Program

Delaware’s Urban and Community Forestry Program is dedicated to preserving and enhancing Delaware’s community forests, which play a critical role in our quality of life. The trees in Delaware’s communities can improve air and water quality, beautify the landscape and increase property values, mitigate stormwater run-off and soil erosion, save on heating and cooling costs, and foster a general sense of well-being. The Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Council along with serving as an advisory board assists the urban foresters to expand the reach of the program through strategic partnerships.

Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Council Members

Chair – Jay Ashby, Cypress Tree Care
Vice Chair – Mike Krzyzanowski, Delmarva Power
U&CF Program Director – Taryn Davidson
Urban Forester – (vacant)
State Forester – Kyle Hoyd
Governors Forestry Advisory Council – Chris Miller, Assistant State Forester
University of Delaware Extension – Blake Moore
Delaware State University Extension – Megan Pleasanton
Village of Arden – Carol Larson
DNLA – Valann Budischak
DelDOT – Darin Calloway
City of Newark – Herb White*
City of Lewes – Mardi Thompson*
*Associate Member

Partner Organizations

Delaware’s Urban and Community Forestry Program is proud to be supported by these organizations:

Delaware Department of Agriculture Forest Service

Delaware Invasive Species Council

Delaware Center for Horticulture

Delaware Nursery and Landscape Association

Delaware State University Cooperative Extension

Hagley Museum and Library

National Arbor Day Foundation

International Society for Arboriculture

University of Delaware Cooperative Extension

University of Delaware Master Naturalist Program

U.S. Forest Service State & Private Forestry