Urban Forestry in the Chicago Suburbs

Abstract

Urban forestry programs in the Chicago suburbs provide services through contracts, in-house methods, and a combination of the two. The main element that guarantees a successful urban forestry program is community support through media public relations. Offering professional con­sulting services as a public service also promotes the necessary community support. Many programs in the Chicago area started as a result of the spread of Dutch elm disease and it is imperative to maintain these programs after the crisis is over. Cooperation and an open forum among the various pro­fessionals working in the urban forest at different levels, is another factor that aids in the continuation of urban forestry programs.