Tools

Key elements of an urban forest management plan

Urban Forest Connections Webinar Series

The Stewardship Mapping Project (STEW-MAP)

Field Guide to Maintaining Rain Gardens and Stormwater Planters

Maintenance Guidelines for Green Stormwater Systems 

Woody Plant Seed Manual

Urban Forest Management: A primer to strategic planning for municipal governments

Worksheet for Review of Municipal Codes and Ordinances 

ANSI A300 Standard 

ISA Best Practices

Selecting the Right Tree

Urban Tree Canopy Assessment: A Community’s Path to Understanding and Managing the Urban Forest

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.