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Photo by Hans Isaacson for the National Association of State Foresters. Woman planting a tree near a community garden.

Urban Forestry: An Origin Story

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To answer the question “what is urban forestry?” we need to go back – way back – to the 1800’s when forestry first emerged on the scene as a profession.

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RECLAIMED | The Urban Wood Project

The Urban Wood Project began as a quest to reclaim wood from abandoned city homes. It very quickly became about so much more.

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Healthy Trees Healthy Lives

Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives

As research is being conducted and becoming available, findings reinforce what much of the urban forestry community already knows — that trees have a positive impact on human health.

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Fast Facts | Trees + Property Values

What’s the easiest way to increase the value of your property? It might be as simple as planting a tree.

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Fast Facts | Trees + Transportation

How many trees do you need to offset your commute? One tree is needed to offset emissions for every 2 gallons of gas.

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Fast Facts | Safer Driving

Studies show that trees along streets lead to safer driving. Just another way trees are helping us to reimagine our communities for the better.

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