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.
Jay Ashby, Chair — Cypress Tree Care
Mike Krzyzanowski, Vice-Chair — Delmarva Power
Marcia Fox, Immediate Past Chair — DNREC
(vacant) — U&CF Program Director
Valann Budischak — DNLA
Taryn Davidson — Urban Forester
Chris Miller — Assistant State Forester
Kerin Hume — Kent Conservation District
Carol Larson — Village of Arden
Blake Moore — University of Delaware Extension
Megan Pleasanton — Delaware State University Extension
Richard Pratt — Governor’s Council on Forestry
Elain Schmerling — Ardentown
Mardi Thompson — City of Lewes *
Kyle Hoyd — State Forester
Herb White — City of Wilmington *
* Associate Member
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
International Society for Arboriculture
University of Delaware Cooperative Extension
University of Delaware Master Naturalist Program
U.S. Forest Service State & Private Forestry
If you have questions, comments, or need assistance, please contact:
Urban and Community Forestry Program Send E-mail.
Related Topics: Delaware Urban and Community Forestry Council, partner organizations, Urban and Community Forestry Program