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…
Energy Generation and Use
Electricity generation in the US is the leading polluter and responsible for the emission of carbon dioxide and sulfur, both contributing to…
Shade Trees Save Energy and Reduce CO2
Planting an average of four shade trees per house would lead to an annual reduction in carbon emissions from power…
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.…
Poor Air Quality Disproportionately Impacts Urban Areas
According to the latest urban air quality database, 98% of cities in low- and middle income countries with more than…
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,…
Urban Air Quality Briefing
One of the most dramatic improvements achievable from area-wide comprehensive tree canopy conservation and planting is reducing the negative effects…
Vegetation Mitigates Air Pollution
Near-road air quality is associated with higher concentrations of harmful toxins, particulates, and pollution. Urban forests can help mitigate those…
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…
Outdoor Air Pollution, A Global Crisis
Outdoor air pollution of ozone and particulate matter is increasing as more transportation, residential, and commercial energy sources rely on…
Air Quality and Early Deaths
Combustion emissions adversely impact air quality, leading to premature and preventable deaths
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…
Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Water Plan
Philadelphia, long considered a pioneer in green infrastructure and water, maintains a web site that describes their plan, connects to…
Municipal Sustainability Plan in Philadelphia
The Greenworks initiative, begun in 2009, set a new vision and ambitious goals in 2016.
Sustain Louisville Plan Incorporates Urban Forest Management.