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Scott Maco, Davey expert and research urban forester, doesn't have an office on Wall Street, but recognizes the value of long-term investments. " The urban forest needs our attention to thrive, but it will repay our efforts by enriching our lives."

The urban forest resource adds remarkable value to the cityscape, but caring for municipal trees is often hampered by limited resources. Maco's work focuses on developing tools that city foresters can use to convey the value and optimal management of trees in the urban landscape.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in urban forestry, College of Forest  Resources, University of Washington; master's degree in horticulture and agronomy, University of California at Davis.