Each urban forestry program is somewhat unique, but there are some common ingredients for this recipe. Eight ingredients are discussed in this article but it is critical to realize that just having these will not make an urban forestry program. Making bread is a good analogy. It is the blending and kneading of these ingredients along with the elements of time and temperature that creates the loaves. The first ingredient needed is a contact person, group or organization who will be responsible for trees.
Someone needs to take the lead.
Smaller towns may have to relay on the energy of one interested citizen. Larger communities usually assign someone in public works or parks and recreation to do the job. Volunteer tree boards, neighborhood block associations, or forestry commissions are often created to fulfill this need where city staff are not available. The main point is that someone or some group must be responsible. Finding interested individuals happens in several ways.