US Urban Forest Statistics, Values, and Projections
The latest nationwide assessment on extent of urban tree canopy, organized by community, along with projections for future growth —…
Implementing and managing urban forests: A much needed conservation strategy to increase ecosystem services and urban wellbeing
Planting more trees in potential tree cover areas could nearly double the benefits provided by the urban forest. In 2016…
Santa Monica – The Value of Trees Video
A dynamic video connecting the overall value of trees, both tangible and intangible, to the complexities of urban forest management in…
Monthly Energy Review
A monthly review of energy sources, areas of consumption, and emissions.
Economic Benefits of Urban Forests
Existing trees are projected to reduce annual air conditioning energy use by 2.5% with a wholesale value of $ 485.8…
Effects of Tree Shading
Several studies investigated the impact of urban forests on city micro-climate. Evapotranspiration, alone or in combination with shading, can help…
Heat Island Impacts
Excessive heat events are particularly dangerous and can result in above-average rates of mortality, excessive heat exposure contributed to more…
Urban Canopy and Heat Islands
Urban Forests can aid in the reduction of the heat island impact by shading concrete from the sun and stopping…
Using Urban Forests to Reduce Heat Islands
Trees and vegetation are most useful as a mitigation strategy when planted in strategic locations around buildings or to shade…
How Expanding Urban Heat Islands are Dangerous
Cities are almost always hotter than the surrounding rural area but global warming takes that heat and makes it worse.…
The Cost of Air Pollution
The science is clear: breathing polluted air increases the risk of debilitating and deadly diseases such as lung cancer, stroke,…
Air Pollution Removal and Urban Vegetation
Integrated studies of tree effects on air pollution reveal that management of urban tree canopy cover could be a viable…
Urban Forests Improve Human Health
Forests in the United States removed 17.4 million tonnes (t) of air pollution in 2010, with most of the health…
Trees and Respiratory Health
In a study of nine city neighborhoods, Portland State University scientists found a strong relationship between the presence of urban…
Tree and forest effects on air quality and human health in the United States
Most of the pollution removal impacts of trees occurred in rural areas, while most of the health impacts and values…
The Value of Green Infrastructure for Urban Climate Adaptation
It’s not just about stormwater. Green Infrastructure plays a critical role in solving many challenges — from the heat island…
Municipal Sustainability Plan in Philadelphia
The Greenworks initiative, begun in 2009, set a new vision and ambitious goals in 2016.
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…
Sustain Louisville Plan Incorporates Urban Forest Management.
Athens-Clarke County Tree Ordinance.
The ordinance strives to maintain at least 45% canopy cover in Athens-Clarke County. It works towards this goal by requiring…
Working Hard — Trees in Four Arid Communities
The Growing a Healthier Community Urban Forestry Analysis utilizes i-Tree Eco to present comparative tree data from four arid communities…
What Happens if We Go Greener?
The Green Infrastructure Scenarios Tool (GIST) has helped Milwaukee decision-makers and citizens test scenarios and see the solutions that best…
Online Toolkit Improves Local Government Strategies for Managing Green Infrastructure.
A useful companion to other toolkits which delve deeper into how to plan, promote, and implement green infrastructure.
A Mapping Tool for Understanding Health and Air Quality at the County Level.
EPA's BenMap site provides mapping data for both air pollution and associated health impacts at the county level. Requires modest…
Comparison of Ambient Air Temperature Between Adjacent Urban and Rural Areas.
Report for 67 cities on average summer temperature differences between urban areas and nearby rural areas. Find cities near yours:…