Since 1981, we have planted more than 60,000 trees, totaling almost half of San Francisco’s street tree canopy. (Read more about our history.)
We’re a non-profit organization located in the Presidio, led by a terrific team and a dedicated Board of Directors. You can review our financial reports here, and read our latest Strategic Plan here.
If you would like to benefit from our services, or get involved in making San Francisco greener, please contact us. And if you’d like to join our team, check our job opportunities.
Mission Statement
Friends of the Urban Forest’s mission is to bring neighbors together to plant and care for San Francisco’s ideal urban forest. (Read more about our programs.)
Values Statement
Community Engagement
FUF has a long history of integrating urban greening with civic engagement as a way to increase community health and resilience. We strive to connect San Franciscans to nature and to each other.
Education and Stewardship
We are committed to serving as the leading resource for San Franciscans who are interested in urban forestry-related issues and/or developing a career in urban forestry. We cultivate future generations of stewards and advocates for San Francisco’s urban forest, and leaders and professionals in urban forestry.
Quality of Work
FUF is an organization of professionals who take pride in making a high-quality, long-term impact on San Francisco’s infrastructure and environment. Our planting and pruning methods are based on best practices as designated by industry leaders such as the International Society of Arboriculture.
Inclusion
FUF recognizes San Francisco’s many communities and cultures and the diverse ways in which they connect with our urban forest. We are committed to inclusion and developing a meaningful relationship with anyone interested in greening our city.
Environmental Justice
FUF is committed to equitable access and decision-making in urban greening as a key to growing resilient communities and sharing the climate and health benefits of a robust urban forest throughout San Francisco.