Tools

Sustainable Forestry Initiative’s Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard

Ten-Year Urban Forestry Action Plan (2016-2026)

Conversation Starters

Assess your ordinances and policies

Enforceable ordinances

Municipal policies that affect your urban forest

Common ordinance provisions

State forest health programs

Getting the word out

IPM-Centric Ordinances

FEMA’s position on nature based solutions

Integrated Pest Management

Vibrant Cities Lab has a new look, new resources and new ways to get involved in greening your city. We’re introducing several new digital resources including a Cool Corridors Guide, Urban Forestry Roadmap and Forest Health information that will help urban foresters and related professionals build thriving programs for their communities. 

On December 31, 2025, old.vibrantcitieslab.com (note the new URL) will close. Make sure you download any resources or action guides you don’t want to miss.

Get involved with us by sending your feedback on the new website or sharing your best urban forestry success stories with us at info@vibrantcitieslab.org.