Urban Forestry & Arboriculture Student Society at Virginia Tech

The Urban Forestry & Arboriculture Student Society at Virginia Tech was founded in 2004 to promote, enhance, and improve education and knowledge within urban forestry, arboriculture, and related fields in the Virginia Tech/Blacksburg community. Memberships is open to all Virginia Tech students and faculty with an interest in Urban Forestry & Arboriculture, regardless of major or department affiliation. The society is affiliated with the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Student membership in the ISA is offered, but not required for membership.

The Society aims to provide opportunities for students to broaden their academic experience through invited speakers, competing in national urban forestry and arboriculture competitions, interaction with practicing professionals, and other field trips and events.