El Aire que Respiramos (The Air We Breathe) – Latino Community Science Project
Description from site: El Aire Que Respiramos (The Air We Breathe) is a transformative Latino Community Science Project aimed at…
Mi Parque: Mi Tierra – NYC Parks welcomes Hispanic Heritage Month
NYC Parks welcomes Hispanic Heritage Month with Mi Parque: Mi tierra, disponible en el Arsenal Gallery de Central Park. This…
Historic nationwide investments expand equitable access to trees, nature
In this web press publication, Under Secretary Homer Wilkes dives into Secretary Vilsack’s announcement about the USDA Forest Service investing…
Reporting on the State of the Climate in 2022 (Summary)
International report confirms record-high greenhouse gases, global sea level, and ocean heat in 2022. The international annual review of the…
OMB Report Finds Equity Gaps, Data Challenges in Federal Programs
A federal study assessing equity in government practices has identified major barriers preventing historically underserved communities from accessing benefits and…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Funding to Expand Access to Trees and Green Spaces in Disadvantaged Urban Communities
More than $1 billion from President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda will increase urban tree cover, boost equitable access to…
Delivering the latest in science and technology for urban and community ecosystems
The Forest Service’s Urban Forest Connections webinar series brings experts together to discuss the latest science, practice and policy on urban forestry…
Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST)
The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released a beta version of the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool…
How Parks Can Encourage Black Health and Wellness
Many communities of color—often in cities—disproportionally lack access to safe, well-maintained green spaces to enjoy these health benefits. Our Parks…
15 innovations bringing nature back into our cities
Natural ecosystems, green and blue infrastructure can help mitigate pollution, reduce risks from floods, heat waves and provide healthy air…
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. Urban and Community Forest Sustainability Standard
The Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc. (SFI) is pleased to announce the first public comment period of a new SFI Urban…
Feature: Growing Trees — and Capturing Carbon
Research Forester Grant Domke thinks a lot about trees and carbon, and he is not alone. When not “captured,” or…
Urban Parks Play a Key Role in Curbing Inequity and Climate Impacts
Leaders in many major US cities are approaching climate risk and social equity issues by rethinking public parks, guided by…
Dangerous by Design 2021
The National Complete Streets Coalition recently released his landmark report clearly demonstrates that the United States has a crisis. The…
Arbor Day Foundation and Bank of America Drive Local Climate Resiliency Initiatives
Community Resiliency Grant Program Promotes Equity and Sustainable Cities With Tree Planting in High-Need Urban Communities
The first step to bridging the urban ‘canopy gap’? Counting and mapping trees
Trees bring enormous benefits to the communities where they grow. However, these benefits are not equitably distributed among communities. Instead,…
All Parks are not created equal… in terms of air quality benefits
A group of researchers recently showed that park size and location, as well as types of vegetation make a difference…
The Changing Landscape of Social Impact Investing
Not every entrepreneur is in it just for the money. Many also want to make a positive mark on the…
Insects that Harm Trees
A list of the 22 pests in North America that are harmful for trees.
Canton Uses i-Tree Tools to Plan Landscape Restoration
In 2016, Canton was awarded a landscape restoration grant from the US Forest Service. Among specific criteria for the grant…
Standing guard around trees to increase stormwater infiltration
Provides a review of research in NYC looking at infiltration rates of stormwater into tree pit soil having a guard…