Urban Forestry
Even though 80% of the US population lives in urban areas, few of us look on our communities as forests. Yet the environment of urban areas is greatly affected by the health of their trees. Trees not only beautify communities, they contribute greatly to air and water quality, reducing pollutants and saving energy. Community trees have been shown to increase property values, improve social interaction, and reduce crime.
Tree Trust's forestry program educates individuals and organizations about the uses, care and benefits of trees in the urban landscape. The program emphasizes hands-on projects that help communities and schools improve their natural environment and particularly their community forests. Our goal is to foster an understanding of the value of trees in the community so our urban forests may be preserved and enhanced for future generations.
For more information on planting, care and the benefits of trees, check out these helpful resources and links.
What's New
Tree Trust Community Interest Survey
Tree Trust is developing a grant program to green Minneapolis and its surrounding communities. Please click here to take a survey that will help us make this program as effective as possible in an attempt to combat global climate change at the local level. We welcome your input and thank you for your time.
Learning With Trees
This newsletter is designed by Tree Trust for teachers and others who are interested in outdoor learning. January's issue features an article about recycling, activity instructions to recycle your own paper, winter tree care tips and a profile of Cambridge Middle School.
CITY TREE Guidelines and Best Practices
Tree Trust and Bonestroo Engineers & Architects, worked together to create these landscape guidelines and best practices that can be adopted by both public and private agencies.
Tree Trust
2350 Wycliff Street Suite 200
Saint Paul, MN 55114
Phone: 651-644-5800
Fax: 651-644-1469
