Right tree, right place, right reason: Using knowledge exchange and research co‐design to explore current challenges and opportunities for sustainable urban forest management

Societal Impact Statement The urban forest provides important environmental and health and well‐being benefits to people living in cities. However, sustainable management of urban trees is challenging as they face interrelated pressures from the urban environment, pests and diseases and climate change. Here, we use knowledge exchange with stakeholders to identify four key research priorities (1. tree species resilience to climate change; 2. tree species selection for biodiversity; 3. tree equity; and 4. community engagement) and detail an ongoing programme of research co‐designed with stakeholders to support effective decision making that ensures the sustainability and resilience of the urban forest.