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Replanting Our National Forests Tree City USA Urban and Community Forestry

Reforestation Spotlight: Boise National Forest

By Lindsey Amen | June 13, 2022

Two people survey an area of Boise National Forest in need of replanting.

Ask anyone who lives there — Boise, Idaho, is a one-of-a-kind place. The city of 235,000 people is an outdoor lover’s dream, with whitewater rafting, hiking, mountain biking, and beautiful forests all within a stone’s throw. “We’re really proud of our city,” said Lance Davisson, who serves as president and director of the area’s Treasure Valley Canopy Network. “We are very intentional about being a strong community, waving at our neighbors. It’s more than just a place to live to…

Trees and Wellness Urban and Community Forestry
Residential Nature Tied to Hundreds of Dollars of Savings in Healthcare Costs

This is a guest post provided by Matthew Browning, Assistant Professor in the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management department at Clemson University. Dr. Browning’s research is providing us with insight into how trees can…

By Arbor Day Foundation | May 17, 2022
Community Tree Recovery Urban and Community Forestry
Regreening Wilmington

One North Carolina community’s road to recovery after 3 hurricanes HURRICANE FLORENCE IN 2018. Hurricane Dorian in 2019. Hurricane Isaias in 2020. Each of these storms made their way through the coastal city of…

By Kim Peacock | May 5, 2022
Urban and Community Forestry
The Cycle of Urban Wood

Trees are an important part of everyday life in cities and towns all over the world. Just ask any urban forester, and they’ll provide you with a long list of all the benefits of…

By Pete Smith | February 22, 2022
Tree Cities of the World Urban and Community Forestry
Tree City Spotlight: Campo Grande, MS, Brazil

As cities around the globe continue to expand their commitment to trees and share their experiences, we want to take an opportunity to feature these communities and their important work. The following is an…

By Alana Tucker | August 17, 2021
Community Tree Recovery Corporate Partnerships Urban and Community Forestry
On the Road to Canopy Recovery with Texas Roadhouse

When natural disasters occur across an entire community, looking through the wreckage towards the path of rebuilding can feel daunting. It can take years for a community’s natural environment to properly recover what had…

By Kyle Zart | June 29, 2021
Tree Planting Urban and Community Forestry
Partnering for Greener Communities

Travelers will tell you – every community has a different atmosphere. Through the different landscapes, buildings, and faces, our lives are molded by the environments in which we surround ourselves. That is why we…

By Kyle Zart | May 25, 2021
Urban and Community Forestry
Saving Natural Areas In Our Communities: 5 Cities Doing It Right

Natural areas in cities may sound like a contradiction of terms. However, they are essential to the quality of life in urban areas. Wooded areas in and around our communities offer recreation, health benefits,…

By Arbor Day Foundation | May 20, 2021
Tree Campus Healthcare
A Partnership with Strong Roots – Davey Tree and the Arbor Day Foundation

In 2019 the Arbor Day Foundation partnered with the Davey Tree Expert Company to build the Tree Campus Healthcare program because they understood the critical effect that trees have on communities and human health…

By Vaidehi Desai | April 7, 2021
Tree Cities of the World Urban and Community Forestry
Go Big or Go Home — Tree Cities of the World Creates a Global Network

“Many hands make light work” is an old proverb that carries a comforting message. When we choose to collaborate and work with one another, we can accomplish anything. Climate change is a global problem…

By Vaidehi Desai | March 21, 2021