Governor Josh Green declared 2025 to be the Year of Our Community Forests, recognizing the critical role of urban forests in enhancing our quality of life and resilience to climate change. This session will tap into the vast experience of local planners, arborists, urban foresters, and advocates to articulate the challenges facing our urban forests and the innovative ways communities are turning the tide. This session is of interest to all who love urban trees. For planners, the topic is particularly relevant given the central role of urban forests in vibrant and resilient communities.