Join FUF - Become a Member

FUF is a community based organization which works in partnership with neighbors, community groups, businesses and the city government to expand and maintain San Francisco's urban forest. It was founded in 1981 by a group of dedicated tree planters who sought to alleviate the severe impact of deep municipal budget cuts that had forced the Department of Public Works to drastically reduce its street tree-planting program. Since then, FUF has planted over 33,000 street trees throughout every part of San Francisco. This number represents a third of all the City's street trees! In addition to our tree planting and tree care programs, we promote a vibrant urban forest through our outreach to the community. Our Emily Prettyman Lowell Award recognizes an individual or group for outstanding contributions to San Francisco's urban forest. Past winners include the Sunnydale Tree Planters, the Friends of Islais Creek, and the Sheriff Department's Tree Corps. Since 1994, a Youth Tree Care Program has taught low-income teens about trees and encouraged them to investigate urban forestry as a career. With our partner, Arriba Juntos, we engage a dozen San Francisco teens each summer, and we plan to expand to a year-round program this year. FUF organizes Tree Care Days and Workshops, Volunteer Training, Tree Tours of the City's Neighborhoods and a School Program. Wouldn't you like to make a positive impact upon your city's green environment? Get involved by calling us at (415) 561-6890.