Urban Forests: The Forest Outside your Door

Urban & suburban life is better with trees! Shade cools our homes, schools & pathways where we walk and drive. Trees scrub our air & filter our water. Tree-lines streets and landscapes are associated with reduced crime rates, shorter recovery times in hospitals, and sharpened student-focus in schools. Learn more about how these wonders of nature are increasingly critical for building sustainable, livable, and resilient communities.