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…
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.…
Serving All Needs: Whole Measures in Urban Conservation
Traditionally, conservation practitioners measure success in dollars, acres and biological diversity, and do not often consider factors related to community well-being.…
DC Green Build Out Model
The Green Build-out Model is a planning tool that quantifies the cumulative stormwater management benefits of trees and green roofs…
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…
Promoting Equity in Neighborhood Transformation
Though focused on health, the strategies and approaches suggested would apply to any type of neighborhood engagement. Panelists included both…
Working Site by Site to Control Stormwater — More Expensive, Less Effective
Addressing stormwater issues project-by-project fashion can be very inefficient and much less effective in actually addressing important watershed water quality…
Soak up the Rain: Public and Private Commitments in New Hampshire
SOAK provides information about how our homes create stormwater pollution and how to prevent it with rain gardens, infiltration…
Plants not Pipes: Promoting Green Infrastructure in West Virginia
Includes information and resources on implementing green infrastructure in West Virginia. Offers a final report on green infrastructure promotion and…
Chicago Region Trees Initiative
Largest collaborative partnership in the US.
Treasure Valley, ID Canopy Network
Group of public and private sector professionals dedicated to enhancing the Treasure Valley region's urban forest. The group works collaboratively…
Urban Forestry Plan in Sacramento
Sacramento’s GreenPrint pioneered cross-boundary cooperation among neighboring communities.
Vibrant Cities & Urban Forests _ A National Call to Action
Twenty-five leaders from all sectors of urban forestry met in a forum to identify needs and opportunities for urban forestry…
Pittsburgh Urban Forest Master Plan.
Many consider it the "gold standard" for urban forest planning. Comprehensive in scope, visionary in its goals, inspirational in its…
The Cleveland Tree Plan.
Not just a city-sponsored plan, but the product of real community-wide collaboration.
Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake Provides Advocacy Assistance.
Check out this comprehensive spreadsheet with all kinds of information to get you started on everything from spiritual resources, to…
The Longest Running, Most Expensive, and Truly Challenging Watershed Partnership Ever!
Includes seven state governments, some 20 Federal agencies, two dozen academic institutions, as well as non-profit and community organizations.
Faith-Based News Feed Provides Current Natural Resource Stewardship Activities.
This consortium of churches plays an active and on-going role in assuring all have a seat at the table when…
Toolkit for Faith-Based Natural Resource Stewardship.
Protecting the Chicago Region’s Green Infrastructure Network Through State and Local Policies.
Chicago’s regional planning organization offers guidance to its member communities on the roles they can play in conserving the region’s…
Using Rainwater to Grow Livable Communities.
Tailored for specific audiences– from elected officials to builders and developers, this site offers guidance and tools to design, implement…
Two Dozen Pathways for Municipalities to Grow More Green Infrastructure through Regional Networks
Annotated list of the various plans, policies, projects and programs through which communities of any size can integrate green infrastructure…
EPA’s Steps to Promote Green Infrastructure in Local Municipalities.
Comprehensive guidance on virtually all aspects of integrating green infrastructure: aligning departments, key ordinances, funding sources, design options, assessment and…
Chicago Region Embraces Green Infrastructure, and Does Something About it.
Comprehensive approach to integrating green infrastructure in Chicago’s public space, meshing Complete Streets with Green Streets.