About UFEI

The Urban Forest Ecosystems Institute (UFEI) was developed by the Natural Resources Management & Environmental Sciences (NRES) Department faculty to address the increasing need for improved management of the urban forests in California. The institute is based in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California.

The purpose of the institute at Cal Poly is to provide a center for:

1. Applied Research
2. Extension and Technology Transfer
3. Community Service and Outreach Programs assisting landowners and public agencies in improving the management of urban forests.

UFEI’s scope ranges across the full spectrum of forest settings — from the inner-city forests to remote semi-developed forests. The institute is designed to work in co-operation with other universities, government agencies and even private consulting firms.

Email: ufei@calpoly.edu

UFEI Faculty & Staff