Preface. 1. The Origins of Urban Forestry; J. Koch. 2. Understanding the Benefits and Costs of Urban Forest Ecosystems; D.J. Nowak, J.F. Dwyer. 3. Laws and Ordinances; V.D. Merullo, M.V.D. Errico. 4. Community Planning and the Natural Environment; W.F. Elmendorf. 5. Planning and Design; S. Strom. 6. Tree Inventory and Systematic Management; R.S. Wolowicz, M. Gera. 7. Urban and Community Forestry Financing and Budgeting; R.L. Tate. 8. Community Involvement in Urban Forestry Programs; J. Nichnadowicz. 9. Soils: The Key to Successful Establishment of Urban Vegetation; G.A. Hawver, N.L. Bassuk. 10. Selecting Trees for Community Landscapes; H. Gerhold, W. Porter. 11. Guide to Selecting and Specifying Quality Nursery Stock; J. Sellmer, L. Kuhns. 12. Planting and Maintenance; J.W. Consolloy. 13. Pruning; R.M. Argent. 14. Trees, Utilities, and Municipalities; R.F. Lee, R.S. Wolowicz. 15. Tree Roots vs. Sidewalks and Sewers; W.R. Comery. 16. Hazard Tree Inspection, Evaluation, and Management; E.T. Smiley, et al. 17. Integrated Pest Management of Diseases and Insects; D. Smith-Fiola. 18. Tree Appraisal: The Goal is Equity; J.B. Ingram. 19. Leaf Composting; P.F. Strom, M.S. Finstein. 20. Urban Tree Removal; D.F. Blair. 21. Recycling Urban Tree Removals; E.A. Lempicki, E. Cesa. 22. a. Tree City, USA; J. Rosenow, M. Yager. b. A Case Study of Paramus, New Jersey &endash; A &Agr; Tree City, USA≅Community; W.R. Comery. 23. Attracting and Managing for Wildlife; K.E. Clark. 24. Managing Urban Ecosystems: A Look to the Future of Urban Forestry; L.R. Neville.