Low Income Urban Forestry Program in Tucson, Arizona, USA
Tucson, Arizona is experiencing increased temperatures and changing precipitation patterns caused by the combustion of greenhouse gases. Planting drought-tolerant trees…
Community Stories: Explaining Resistance to Street Tree-Planting Programs in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Between 2011-2014, 24 percent of residents offered a street tree in Detroit, Michigan, USA submitted a “no-tree request.” Differing views…
A River Runs By It: How Embracing a River Created Synergy for a Natural Areas program and Interagency Environmental Education in Billings, Montana
Newfound interest in a river in Billings, Montana has instigated novel engagement among community members with natural resource protection and…
Leadership Learning Communities, Scientific Sustenance, and Adventures in Inspiration Feedback Loops in Baltimore, Maryland
Developing a stewardship network to maximize community efforts to maintain natural spaces in Baltimore, Maryland and promote greater community engagement…
Trees to offset Stormwater: Auburn, AL
A study of Auburn’s tree canopy and its role in taking up, storing and releasing water.
Trees to offset Stormwater: Norfolk, VA
A study of Norfolk’s tree canopy and its role in taking up, storing and releasing water.
Trees to offset Stormwater: Lynchburg, VA
A study of Lynchburg’s tree canopy and its role in taking up, storing and releasing water.
Trees to offset Stormwater: Harrisonburg, VA
A study of Harrisonburg’s tree canopy and its role in taking up, storing and releasing water.
Trees to offset Stormwater: Alpharetta, GA
A study of Alpharetta’s tree canopy and its role in taking up, storing and releasing water.
Trees to offset Stormwater: Norcross, GA
A study of the City of Norcross’s tree canopy and the role that trees play in taking up, storing and…
Trees to offset Stormwater: Miami Beach, FL
A study of Miami Beach’s tree canopy its role in taking up, storing and releasing water.
Trees to offset Stormwater: Wilmington, NC
A study of Wilmington’s forest canopy and the role that trees play in up taking, storing and releasing water.
Trees to offset Stormwater: Apex, NC
A study of Apex’s forest canopy and the role that trees play in taking up, storing and releasing water.
Growing Tree Canopy through Environmental Justice Project
The 3-year Growing Tree Canopy through Environmental Justice project focused on delivering in-depth community engagement with tree canopy in the…
STEW-MAP: Understanding the Landscape of Conservation
The STEW-MAP process, developed by the USDA Forest Service, provides officials and civic leaders a unique tool to identify and…
Building Multi-Member Partnerships for Greener Communities: The Chicago Experience
The Chicago Region Trees Initiative (CRTI) is a partnership of more than 200 organizations across the seven county Chicago metro…
Organization and Support of Long-Term Collaborative Relationships Between Private Citizens, Government Institutions and Universities
Successful conservation of forested natural areas within a matrix of urban land uses requires an ongoing collaborative relationship between private…
Regulations, Incentives, Outreach and Fragmented Ecosystem: Miami-Dade County
The County adopted a forest property tax program in 1979, passed a forest preservation ordinance in 1984, and created a…
Anchored in Place: The Role of Anchor Institutions in Building Strong Communities
Newly emergent anchor networks typically develop to provide a hub where relationship building and information sharing happen among local anchor…
Tree Tags
These tags show the benefits a single tree can deliver to you and your community. They’re a great demonstration tool.…
Everything’s Changing: Can Your Urban Forest Thrive?
Yes! If you work at it. This interview with Karen Zumach, Director of Community Forestry at the Tree Trust, St.…
Whole Measures for Urban Conservation
A metric for incorporating human impacts into conservation strategies
DC Creates Public/Private Council to Guide Tree Canopy Growth
The Urban Forestry Advisory Council was created in 2016. The Council—co-chaired by the Department of Energy & Environment and the…
Healthy Trees, Healthy Cities Initiative
Healthy Trees, Healthy Cities will help you take actions to improve the quality of life in your community through the…