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Urban Forestry

  • VSU Randolph Farm Pavilion 4415 River Road Petersburg, VA 23803 United States (map)

Urban Forestry

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 · 1–3 pm

VSU Randolph Farm Pavilion, 4415 River Road, Petersburg, VA 23803


Urban forestry is the care and management of single trees and tree populations in the urban setting to improve the urban environment. Learn about the importance of urban forestry and best management practices in Virginia. Discuss resources and tools developed by the USDA Southeast Climate Hub and various partners to manage climate-smart forestry in urban areas. 

For more information, contact James Gibson at 804-720-6826 or jegibson@vsu.edu, or Roland Terrell at 804-892-4612 or rterrell@vsu.edu

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smallfarm@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

Virginia Cooperative Extension is a partnership of Virginia Tech, Virginia State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments. Its programs and employment are open to all, regardless of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other basis protected by law.

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