This year, the Arbor Day Foundation launched an exciting new program nationwide: Tree Campus K–12. The program focuses on engaging elementary, middle, and high school students in nature, and 67 schools were recognized in this inaugural year of the program. To receive recognition, these schools needed to fulfill the requirements of four goals: Even though each school was working toward the same set of goals, the ways in which they met them were unique. Teachers and students were finding their…
Urban and Community Forestry
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Community Tree Recovery Urban and Community Forestry
Rooted in Resilience: Recovering from a Derecho
When it comes to the natural beauty of a community, the citizens of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, are a prideful bunch. “I love my neighborhood. It had beautiful trees, lots of shade,” said Alice, a…
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Replanting Our National Forests Tree City USA Urban and Community Forestry
Reforestation Spotlight: Boise National Forest
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Today — June 5 — is World Environment Day, a day when we can look back on all our green accomplishments and renew our resolve in overcoming the environmental challenges of the present and…
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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…