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{"id":2334,"date":"2025-05-28T15:27:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T19:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/njdep.local\/?page_id=2334"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:58:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T18:58:07","slug":"urban-and-community-forestry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/parksandforests\/conservation\/urban-and-community-forestry\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban and Community Forestry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]                    <div class=\"custom-fullwidth-innerhero-section\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/parksandforests\/\/ucf.jpg');\"><\/div>\r\n                            <div class=\"breadcrumbs w-full\"><div class=\"contentholder\"><ul id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumbs underfull\"><li class=\"item-home\"><a class=\"bread-link bread-home\" href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/parksandforests\" title=\"Home\"><strong>Home<\/strong><\/a><\/li><li class=\"separator separator-home\"> &nbsp;&nbsp;\/&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <style>\r\n        .custom-fullwidth-depthero-section {\r\n            position: relative;\r\n            background-size: cover;\r\n            background-position: center;\r\n            background-repeat: no-repeat;\r\n            overflow: hidden;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .custom-fullwidth-depthero-section .bg-video {\r\n            position: absolute;\r\n            top: 0;\r\n            left: 0;\r\n            width: 100%;\r\n            height: 100%;\r\n            object-fit: cover;\r\n            z-index: 0;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        .custom-fullwidth-depthero-section .custom-overlay {\r\n            position: relative;\r\n            z-index: 1;\r\n        }\r\n\r\n        @media screen and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n            .custom-fullwidth-depthero-section .bg-video {\r\n                display: none;\r\n            }\r\n        }\r\n    <\/style>\r\n\r\n    [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1746641164914{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;contentholder&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]   \r\n    <div class=\"custom-text_heading-section\">    \r\n        <div class=\"contentholder\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                            <h2 class=\"fivezero blue\">Urban &amp; Community Forestry<\/h2>\r\n                                                            The New Jersey Urban &amp; Community Forestry Program (NJUCF) is where biotic and abiotic resources connect to increase the function of our urban, human-occupied ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>Authorized by the\u00a0<a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/cf-assistance-act.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Shade Tree and Community Forestry Assistance Act (N.J.S.A. 13: 1L-17.1 et. seq.)<\/a>, this unique program works to encourage, promote, and support the local stewardship and effective management of trees and forest ecosystems in New Jersey\u2019s communities through\u00a0technical assistance\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/parksandforests\/conservation\/grants\/\">financial assistance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The program continues to seek cutting edge opportunities and innovative initiatives to assist local governments statewide in their efforts to establish and grow local, self-sustaining urban and community forestry programs. The program is continually forging new and exciting partnerships in order to strengthen local programs and their ability to manage and conserve trees and forests for the benefits they provide now and for future generations.<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-deck\">\n<div class=\"card\">\n<p><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/community-forestry-management-plan-guidelines.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top\" src=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/ucf-guidelines-card.jpg\" alt=\"Urban &amp; Community Forestry Program Guidelines \" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-body d-flex flex-column\">\n<h5 class=\"card-title text-center\"><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/community-forestry-management-plan-guidelines.pdf\">Urban &amp; Community Forestry Program Guidelines<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"card-title text-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/\/CFMP-Guidelines-Guidance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Forest Management Plan Guidelines Guidance<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5 class=\"card-title text-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/\/CFMP-Guidelines-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Forest Management Plan Guidelines Checklist<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/community-forest-management-plan-faq.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Community Forest Management Plan FAQ<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/example-cfmp-service-township.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Example CFMP-Service Township<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<p><a class=\"card-img-top\" href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/community-forestry-bro.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top\" src=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/ucf-brochure-card.jpg\" alt=\"New Jersey Urban &amp; Community Forestry Brochure\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-body d-flex flex-column\">\n<h5 class=\"card-title text-center\"><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/community-forestry-bro.pdf\">New Jersey Urban &amp; Community Forestry Brochure <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<p><a class=\"card-img-top\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NJurbanandcommunityforestry\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top\" src=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/ucf-facebook-card.jpg\" alt=\"Follow New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry on Facebook\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-body d-flex flex-column\">\n<h5 class=\"card-title text-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NJurbanandcommunityforestry\">Follow New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry on Facebook <\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\">\n<div class=\"card-body d-flex flex-column\">\n<h5 class=\"card-title text-center\"><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024_By_the_Numbers2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry: 2024 By-The-Numbers<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card-img-top\" src=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024_By_the_Numbers.png\" alt=\"New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry: 2022 By-The-Numbers\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For general inquiries regarding the NJ Urban and Community Forestry Program, <a href=\"mailto:communityforestry@deptest.nj.gov\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">communityforestry@deptest.nj.gov<\/a>                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n       \r\n    <div class=\"custom-text_heading-section\">    \r\n        <div class=\"contentholder\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                            <h2 class=\"fivezero blue\">New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry Accreditation<\/h2>\r\n                                                            Municipal and county governments can become accredited with the New Jersey Urban &amp; Community Forestry program by developing and implementing a New Jersey Forest Service approved management plan for trees and forests, training and education, and annual reporting. Towns which are accredited with the New Jersey Urban &amp; Community Forestry program have access to grants for development and implementation of their Community Forestry Management Plans and a basis for liability protection associated with local urban forestry programs.                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    [vc_tta_accordion active_section=&#8221;999&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;To Receive NJUCF Accreditation, A Local Government Must Satisfy These Requirements&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1748458238560-f5391aa8-f3ba&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li><b>Stewardship Plan for Urban Trees and Forests<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>A plan must be prepared according to NJUCF guidelines and approved by the State Forester.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li><b>Training and Education<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>At least two representatives (one municipal employee and one local volunteer), active in the local Urban and Community Forestry Program and the care of its tree and forest resources must complete Core Training.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li><b>Annual Accomplishment Report<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>An annual report using the most recent NJUCF forms and format must be submitted annually by February 15.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;To Maintain NJUCF Accreditation, a local government must satisfy these requirements:&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1748458238560-2884c256-3d34&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li><b>Stewardship Plan for Urban Trees and Forests<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>An approved plan must be in place; and expired plan will not count toward accreditation.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>Training and Education<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>a. Core training requirements must be maintained. If a core trained representative is no longer active in the local urban and community forestry program another representative must attend core training to fill the vacancy.<\/p>\n<p>b. Eight (8) or more continuing education units (CEUs) must be earned by at least two (2) individuals annually. A person does not need to be core trained to earn CEUs for your community.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li><b>Annual Accomplishment Report<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>An annual report using the most recent NJUCF forms and format must be submitted annually by February 15.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/docs\/urbanandcommunity\/aar2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 Annual Accomplishment Report Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/urbanforestry.rutgers.edu\/njucfce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CEU &amp; Core Training Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion]   \r\n    <div class=\"custom-text_heading-section\">    \r\n        <div class=\"contentholder\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                                            <\/p>\n<div id=\"accordionBasics\" class=\"accordion\">\n<p>To access your municipality&#8217;s current or previous year&#8217;s Accreditation Status, please click on the link below:<\/p>\n<p><b>Accreditation Status<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/docs\/urbanandcommunity\/2025_accreditation_report-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 Accreditation Status<\/a>\u00a0(Current Year, In Progress)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024_Accreditation_Status_Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 Accreditation Status<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023_Accreditation_Status_Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2023 Accreditation Status<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2022_Accreditation_Status_Report.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2022 Accreditation Status<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Community_Forestry_Accreditation_Report_2021_Web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2021 Accreditation Status<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Community_Forestry_Accreditation_Report_2020_Web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2020 Accreditation Status<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Community_Forestry_Accreditation_Report_2019_Web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2019 Accreditation Status<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Community_Forestry_Accreditation_Report_2018_Web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2018 Accreditation Status<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Community_Forestry_accredition_Report_2017_web.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2017 Accreditation Status<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Community2_Forestry_Status_Report_2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2016 Accreditation Status<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/Community_Forestry_End_year_Status_2015_Report_bal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2015 Accreditation Status<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>For questions about NJUCF Accreditation, Core Training, Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and annual reporting,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Communityforestry@deptest.nj.gov\">Communityforestry@deptest.nj.gov<\/a>                <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n       \r\n    <div class=\"custom-text_heading-section\">    \r\n        <div class=\"contentholder\">\r\n                            <div>\r\n                                            <h2 class=\"fivezero blue\">New Jersey Urban and Community Forestry Resources<\/h2>\r\n                                                                            <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    [vc_tta_accordion active_section=&#8221;999&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1748460421683{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Understanding Trees &amp; Forestry&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1748459971772-2081c500-818e&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/naturalareasnyc.org\/media\/pages\/in-print\/research\/368301e652-1663700467\/nac_urban-silviculture-f-singles.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Silvaculture<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/873805946\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UFT &#8211; Advanced Tree Biology<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/isarmc.org\/How_Trees_Grow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Trees Grow<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arborday.org\/trees\/treeguide\/glossary.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glossary of Tree Terms<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rcei.rutgers.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2023\/11\/20231022_Resilient_NJ_Primer_FINAL_FullSpreads_REDUCED.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Creating Flood Resilient Landscapes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/attra.ncat.org\/topics\/agroforestry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Resources on Agroforestry<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Inventory &amp; Analysis&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1748459971772-5f8adf96-43dc&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itreetools.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I-Tree<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fia.fs.usda.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USFS Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fia.fs.usda.gov\/program-features\/urban\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USFS Urban FIA<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/nrs\/pubs\/gtr\/gtr_nrs194.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Tree Monitoring: A Field Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fs.usda.gov\/psw\/publications\/documents\/psw_gtr266\/psw_gtr266.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban tree Monitoring: A Resource Guide<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Young Trees (Planting &amp; Establishment)&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1748460024901-36df0425-5218&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extension.purdue.edu\/extmedia\/FNR\/FNR-213.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Designing Hardwood Tree Planting for Wildlife<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/tree_owners_manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tree Owner&#8217;s Manual<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/njtrees.org\/\">NJ Tree Foundation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/dep\/parksandforests\/forest\/nursery\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NJ Forest Service Nursery<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbantree.org\/index.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Tree Foundation<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Mature Trees (Maintenance &amp; Risk Management)&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1748460047496-b78ae7a8-a3da&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arborday.org\/trees\/whattree\/fullonline.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What Tree is That?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/njaes.rutgers.edu\/fs1353\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NJAES Invasive Plants and Native Alternatives<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/how_to_prune_trees.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Prune Trees<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"\/parksandforests\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/urban_tree_risk_management.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Tree Risk Management<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.miurbanwoodnetwork.com\/toolkit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Wood Toolkit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanwoodnetwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Urban Wood Network<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Tree Program Management &amp; Community Engagement&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1748460061078-cd90b29b-3d07&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treeboardu.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tree Board University (Can Count as NJUCF CEUs)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vibrantcitieslab.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vibrant Cities Lab<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arborday.org\/trees\/bulletins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arbor Day Foundation, Tree City USA Bulletins<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/municipal-ej-guidance\/stakeholder-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Environmental Justice Action Plans: Guidance for Municipalities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nrpa.org\/publications-research\/best-practice-resources\/community-engagement-resource-guide\/\">National Recreation and Parks Association Community Engagement Resource Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/system\/files\/documents\/2023-09\/epa-capacity-building-through-effective-meaningful-engagement-booklet_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capacity Building Through Effective Meaningful Engagement<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.treeequityscore.org\/map#3.01\/37.22\/-98.75\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tree Equity Score<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/deptest.nj.gov\/ej\/communities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Overburdened Communities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/ejscreen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EJ Screen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/njforestadapt.rutgers.edu\/#\/splash\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NJ Forest Adapt<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/toolkit.climate.gov\/tool\/climate-and-economic-justice-screening-tool\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CEJST Mapping Tool<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/naturebasedclimate.solutions\/accelerator-resources#module-3-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center for Regenerative Solutions: Urban Nature-Based Climate Solutions Accelerator, Module 3<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Other Resources&#8221; 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