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Student membership is granted to anyone who is actively enrolled as a full-time student and who is considering pursuing a career in Urban Forestry.

Tree Advocate membership is granted to those volunteers who are members of a tree board, beautification committee or other Urban Forestry volunteer group, and/or an interested citizen.

Professional Membership is open to anyone who is actively working in the profession of Urban Forestry or any related profession.

Government/Non-Profit Agency membership is granted to those individuals, groups, or other entities actively working in the profession of Urban Forestry or any related profession. Membership will be granted for up to five (5) individuals within the agency. When you purchase a government/non-profit agency membership, you will be the ‘owner/manager’ of your group. 

If you want your group listed within The Council Quarterly please include the first and last names of your group at the time of placing your order. After completing your order, group member names should be added from within your member account. Doing so provides member discounts to UFI and other workshops. If you are unable to add your group members after creating your online member account, contact FUFC Staff at info@fufc.org to assist.

Supporting Membership is granted to those individuals, groups, or other entities expressing a desire for a strong supportive role in the Council. Membership will be granted for up to five (5) individuals of an organization or business. When you purchase a Supporting Membership, you will be the ‘owner/manager’ of your group. 


If you want your group listed within The Council Quarterly please include the first and last names of your group at the time of placing your order. After completing your order, group member names should be added in your account. Doing so provides member discounts to UFI and other workshops. If you are unable to add your group members after creating your online member account, contact FUFC Staff at info@fufc.org for assistance. 

Becoming a FUFC Utility Partner provides resources to support designation as a “Tree Line Utility,” marketing tools to illustrate your commitment to quality tree care in your community, access to a broad network of professionals affiliated with FUFC, and continuing education opportunities. Specifically, Utility Partner Membership benefits include:

  • FUFC Annual Membership which includes up to five (5) individuals
  • FUFC Endorsement Logo (copy of FUFC logo and rights to publish on your Utility website)
  • Right Tree, Right Place Bill Stuffer template
  • FUFC Membership Networking List
  • FUFC Member Referral List (Certified Utility Arborists)
  • Framed Right Tree, Right Place Poster
  • One (1) complimentary registration to the annual Urban Forestry Institute

When you purchase a Utility Partner Membership, you will be the ‘owner/manager’ of your group. If you want your group listed within The Council Quarterly please include the first and last names of your group at the time of placing your order. After completing your order, group member names should be added from within your account. Doing so provides member discounts to UFI and other workshops. If you are unable to add your group members after creating your online member account, contact FUFC Staff at info@fufc.org for assistance.

Sponsorships of the Friends of Our Urban Forest Awards Program are available at the rate of $500.00 per award. Your company’s or organization’s logo will be included on all promotional materials in addition to a specific award being sponsored by your company or organization. Verbal recognition will also be given to your company or organization during the awards presentation ceremony. The seven Awards categories include:

  1. Outstanding Professional
  2. Outstanding Tree Advocate or Tree Advocacy Group
  3. Outstanding Project
  4. Outstanding Urban Forestry Program
  5. Outstanding Tree Ordinance
  6. Outstanding Utility
  7. Lifetime Achievement Award

This is a great opportunity to showcase your company at this virtual conference. As a sponsor, you will be provided a link to upload a short company video and/or promotional materials through the Whova app—which is being used for the 2025 Virtual Urban Forestry Institute. Your online profile will have live chat and presentation apps that you can use to invite and meet with attendees about your business. Plus, one complimentary registration is included! For more information, visit Urban Forestry Institute and scroll down to the sponsor section.

The Sustaining Sponsorship package bundles several sponsorship opportunities into one annual contribution. A minimum contribution of $1,000.00 includes the following items:

  • Supporting Membership – includes up to five members of your company or organization.
  • Advertisement in The Council Quarterly Newsletter – one issue will feature a full-page advertisement and three quarter-page advertisements in the remaining issues.
  • Friends of Our Urban Forest Awards Program sponsorship – your company’s or organization’s logo will be included on all promotional materials in addition to a specific award being sponsored by your company or organization. Verbal recognition will also be given to your company or organization during the awards presentation ceremony.
  • Your company’s or organization’s logo with a link to your website prominently displayed on the FUFC website (www.fufc.org).

For further information, please download the Sustaining Sponsorship brochure.

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