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Our Mission:

The Urban Forest Initiative (UFI) is a collaborative group of University of Kentucky and Lexington community stakeholders whose purpose is to promote and protect the urban tree canopy on the UK campus, in Lexington, and throughout the region. UFI is dedicated to maintaining the current tree canopy while promoting and planning for our future urban forests. We strive to raise awareness of the ecological, social, and economic benefits provided by urban trees.

Upcoming events:

Wednesday 24 April 2024: Free event "What's so curious about trees is...", with podcaster and master arborist Casey Clapp (see flyer below!).

CANOPY CON will be Thursday 25 April 2024. Check the program and register here.

Casey Clapp Flyer

 

Learn More About Our Work

About UFI

Learn about the beginning of the Urban Forest Initiative (UFI), the Working Group and meet the team below!

About UFI

Tree Week

We are excited to celebrate the 6th annual Tree Week coming October 6th-15th, 2023! For more information and to see the schedule of events, click below.

Tree Week

Tree Inventorying

How can tree inventorying engage your community in their tree canopy? Learn more about the benefits of inventorying and see previous inventories.

Tree Inventorying

Contact Information

125 T.P. Cooper Building Lexington, KY 40546-0073

ufi@uky.edu