Kyle D. PeczkowskiUrban Forester

Santa Clara County, California

Kyle D. Peczkowski.

Board Certified Master Arborist & Urban ForesterCounty of Santa Clara — Office of Sustainability

Kyle D. Peczkowski is a Board Certified Master Arborist and Urban Forester based in Santa Clara County, California. He is an urban forestry and natural resource management program advisor for the County of Santa Clara's Office of Sustainability, advancing initiatives that strengthen environmental resilience and improve quality of life for more than two million residents.

His work sits at the intersection of ecology, public policy, and community, where he develops and implements strategies to expand and sustain urban tree canopy, protect natural resources, and build climate resilience. By bringing together science, policy, and cross-sector collaboration, he helps shape healthier, more equitable, and more resilient communities throughout Silicon Valley.

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22+
Years in the field
1,200+
Heritage oaks assessed
15
Partner jurisdictions
3,600
Acres restored
Kyle D. Peczkowski, Board Certified Master Arborist & Urban Forester, standing beneath a mature oak canopy
ISA Board Certified Master Arborist · RM-7885BF · TRAQ and PPQ Qualified · RCA #840

Selected Work

Projects & experience

A representative slice of programs, plans, and field work from the last several years. Each project links to a full case study and downloadable high-resolution photography and documents.

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  • Countywide Canopy Equity Plan — Program Lead & Principal Author Kyle D. Peczkowski, 2024Urban Forestry
    Program Lead & Principal Author2024

    Countywide Canopy Equity Plan

    A ten-year plan to grow equitable urban tree canopy across 15 jurisdictions, prioritizing heat-vulnerable neighborhoods.

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  • Heritage Oak Risk Inventory — Lead Arborist Kyle D. Peczkowski, 2023Risk Assessment
    Lead Arborist2023

    Heritage Oak Risk Inventory

    Field assessment and Level 2 risk analysis of 1,200+ heritage valley oaks across County-managed lands.

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  • Post-Fire Hillside Reforestation — Project Manager Kyle D. Peczkowski, 2022Restoration
    Project Manager2022

    Post-Fire Hillside Reforestation

    Native-species reforestation of 340 acres burned in the CZU complex, in partnership with Cal Fire and local RCDs.

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  • Countywide Prescribed Fire Program — Program Co-Lead & Burn Boss Trainee Kyle D. Peczkowski, 2024Fire & Fuels
    Program Co-Lead & Burn Boss Trainee2024

    Countywide Prescribed Fire Program

    Standing up an ecologically-driven prescribed burn program on County open space, coordinating with Cal Fire, tribal partners, and local air districts to reintroduce good fire to oak woodlands and grasslands.

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  • Mount Madonna Forest Health Plan — Principal Author & Field Lead Kyle D. Peczkowski, 2024Forest Health
    Principal Author & Field Lead2024

    Mount Madonna Forest Health Plan

    A ten-year forest health and fuels plan for Mount Madonna County Park — redwood, tanoak, and mixed conifer stands — integrating SOD monitoring, fuels reduction, and heritage-tree protection.

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  • Regenerative Grazing on County Rangelands — Natural Resource Lead Kyle D. Peczkowski, 2023Rangeland
    Natural Resource Lead2023

    Regenerative Grazing on County Rangelands

    Prescribed rotational grazing across 4,200 acres of County rangeland to reduce fine fuels, suppress invasive annual grasses, and improve soil carbon and native forb diversity.

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  • California Tiger Salamander Habitat Recovery — Project Manager Kyle D. Peczkowski, 2023Species Recovery
    Project Manager2023

    California Tiger Salamander Habitat Recovery

    Vernal pool restoration and upland burrow-complex protections for federally-threatened California tiger salamander populations, coordinated with USFWS and CDFW.

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  • Coyote Creek Watershed Health Assessment — Technical Lead Kyle D. Peczkowski, 2022Watershed
    Technical Lead2022

    Coyote Creek Watershed Health Assessment

    Multi-year assessment of riparian condition, sediment loading, and steelhead habitat across the Coyote Creek watershed, informing County stormwater and open-space investment.

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  • Invasive Shot Hole Borer Rapid Response — Lead Arborist & Incident Coordinator Kyle D. Peczkowski, 2024Forest Pests
    Lead Arborist & Incident Coordinator2024

    Invasive Shot Hole Borer Rapid Response

    Early-detection surveys, sanitation protocols, and public outreach in response to the invasive shot hole borer complex threatening coast live oaks and sycamores across the county.

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  • Community Forestry Planting Initiative — Program Lead & Volunteer Coordinator Kyle D. Peczkowski, 2023Community Forestry
    Program Lead & Volunteer Coordinator2023

    Community Forestry Planting Initiative

    Neighborhood-based tree planting program engaging residents, schools, and community groups to expand urban canopy in under-canopied Santa Clara County neighborhoods.

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  • Heritage Tree Conservation Program — Conservation Lead & Arborist Kyle D. Peczkowski, 2024Conservation
    Conservation Lead & Arborist2024

    Heritage Tree Conservation Program

    Protection and long-term stewardship of legacy trees on County lands, including conservation easements, habitat buffers, and management plans for oaks and redwoods over 200 years old.

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Involvement

Organizations & service

Professional bodies, technical advisories, and volunteer groups I contribute to across California's urban forestry and conservation community.

  • International Society of Arboriculture

    BOARD CERTIFIED MASTER ARBORIST RM-7885BF

    Global professional body advancing the science and practice of arboriculture.

  • Town of Los Gatos Urban Forest Masterplan Technical Advisory Committee

    County Advisor

    The committee consists of professionals, community representatives, and environmental experts tasked with shaping long-term tree protection ordinances and canopy goals.

  • Community Forest Advisory Committee

    County Advisor, City of San Jose

    Advising City of San Jose urban forest policy, canopy equity, and community forestry investment for the advancement of the City’s progress toward a sustainable urban forest.

  • Santa Clara Valley Water District

    TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

    Regional agency managing an integrated water resources system that includes the supply of clean, safe water, flood protection and stewardship of streams on behalf of Santa Clara County’s 2 million residents.

  • County of Santa Clara, Sustainability Commission

    Deputy Liaison to the Office of Sustainability

    Advising countywide climate action, resilience, and sustainability policy through the Office of Sustainability.

  • County of Santa Clara Fire Safe Council

    Member

    Countywide coalition working to reduce wildfire risk and build community fire resilience.

  • Bonny Doon Fire Safe Council

    Member

    Community-led fire safe council supporting wildfire preparedness and landscape recovery in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

  • ISA Municipal Arborist Committee

    Board Member

    International Society of Arboriculture committee advancing municipal arboriculture standards, policy, and professional practice.

  • Laguna Creek Firewise Neighborhood

    Chair

    Neighborhood firewise program coordinator helping residents reduce ignition risk and improve evacuation readiness.

  • American Society of Consulting Arborists

    MEMBER RCA#840

    Professional network for consulting arborists specializing in expert testimony and appraisal.

  • Society for Ecological Restoration

    Member

    International organization advancing the science and practice of ecological restoration.

  • Grazing Resilience Collaborative

    Member

    Network supporting adaptive grazing practices that build soil health, biodiversity, and working-landscape resilience.

Writing

Field notes & essays

Occasional writing on urban forestry, restoration, and the policy of trees. Long-form, unhurried, and — I hope — useful.

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Film & Conservation Media

Featured videos

Documentary appearances, conservation interviews, and field segments where Kyle discusses forestry, fire, and resilient landscapes.

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Media Kit

For press, recruiters, and partners

Approved assets for editorial use, speaking engagements, and partnership inquiries. All materials are cleared for redistribution with attribution.

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