October 2, 2025Open Access

Developing Successful Extension Tree Stewardship Programs

Key Points

Effective tree stewardship programs support urban forestry and community engagement, enhancing public green spaces.
The publication serves as a guide for Extension agents and stakeholders, providing strategies for program development.
It details the collaborative process among community actors and Extension agents for successful program implementation.
Understanding this iterative approach may empower communities to improve their urban tree management initiatives.

Abstract

This publication is for Extension agents and the stakeholders they partner with in urban forestry, parks and recreation, and urban greening and urban tree management roles in cities or municipalities. This publication can also help communities working with these actors to better understand the collaborative and iterative process of developing Extension tree stewardship programs. Written by Stephanie Cadaval, Michael Andreu, Ryan Klein, Andrew Koeser, and Paul Monaghan, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2025.

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