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Creative Tree ID Education from @localecologist
Sharing with permission of NYC-based urban forester, researcher, and educator Georgia (@localecologist on Instagram) an elegantly simple idea for raising folks’ awareness about city trees through tree ID. See also @wspecoprojects for clever, local environmental education project ideas. […]
Your Input Sought on a Possible New Urban Forest Certification Standard
From David Sivyer, Urban and Community Forestry Program Manager for the Eastern Region of the U.S. Forest Service Greetings Urban and Community Forestry Program Managers and friends, Urban and community forests are a significant resource in North America and are likely to continue to increase in significance based upon demographic, [...]
Managing Forests in Cities
The past few months have highlighted the importance of parks and nature in cities. Urban natural areas are critical as refugia, protecting biodiversity and mitigating the impacts of climate change all while contributing to the health and wellbeing of nearby residents. However, natural areas are threatened by development as city [...]
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