Living in an apartment does not preclude citizens from helping their communities conserve energy with trees. Close to home, tenants can encourage landlords to plant trees as a way to save money and add curb appeal to their properties. Shade …
Community Involvement with Urban Forestry
A Tampa, Florida neighborhood worked together to replace street trees lost to damage because they understood the many values the trees provided. Credit. Priya Jaishanker
In warmer regions, many people are willing to pay higher prices for homes that contain …
Finding Refuge in the Urban Forest
Urban parks provide a comfortable environment for urban residents and workers to relax. Credit: Priya Jaishanker
Urban forests and parks offer a refuge for those who live in urban environments. Many people in cities, especially those in lower income areas, …
Urban Forestry Video Series New Release!
Trees provide more than just beauty or a source of wood products. Rather, trees provide an assortment of economic, environmental, psychological and social benefits to humans. Energy savings are one such highly valued benefit or service urban trees provide. Did …