Resources
Educational materials and research to support better urban forestry decisions.
Educational Materials
Urban Tree Selection Guide
A comprehensive guide to selecting appropriate tree species for urban environments based on climate, soil conditions, and space constraints.
Download PDFTree Planting Best Practices
Learn the proper techniques for planting trees in urban settings to ensure their long-term health and survival.
Download PDFUrban Forest Management Planning
A guide to developing comprehensive management plans for urban forests, including inventory, assessment, and maintenance strategies.
Download PDFCommunity Engagement Toolkit
Strategies and tools for engaging community members in urban forestry initiatives and building public support.
Download PDFResearch Papers
The Impact of Urban Trees on Air Quality
Published: January 2024
This research examines the quantifiable effects of urban tree canopy on air pollutant levels in metropolitan areas, with case studies from multiple cities.
Read Full Paper →Tree Equity Scores: Measuring Access to Urban Forests
Published: November 2023
An analysis of methodologies for assessing the equitable distribution of urban tree canopy across socioeconomic boundaries.
Read Full Paper →AI Applications in Urban Forestry Management
Published: August 2023
A comprehensive review of current and potential applications of artificial intelligence in urban forest planning, management, and monitoring.
Read Full Paper →Case Studies
Portland's Urban Canopy Expansion
How data-driven decision making helped Portland increase its urban tree canopy by 25% over five years.
Read Case Study →Atlanta's Tree Ordinance Reform
How community engagement and data visualization helped Atlanta develop a more effective tree protection ordinance.
Read Case Study →Chicago's Heat Island Mitigation
How strategic tree planting helped reduce urban heat island effects in Chicago's most vulnerable neighborhoods.
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