The LA Urban Center (1) seeks out partnerships with public and private entities and community and academic-based groups, (2) coordinates events to target communications about scientifically quantifiable benefits of urban natural resources stewardship, and (3) connects urban inhabitants, including urban under-served youth, of the Los Angeles metropolitan area with stewardship and research-focused information, best management practices, best available science, and public engagement opportunities. LA Urban Center Administration - with USFS staff, manage the LAUC's day-to-day operations, develop and implement benchmark goals and long-term strategic plans, facilitate meetings and stakeholder groups, convene partners and foster partnerships, promote research studies/projects, draft documents for Center use and distribution, assemble the Executive Oversight Team, and maintain project tracking documents.