GreenBlue Blog – Sustainability in the Urban Landscape Posted by Shane Carpani on Aug 28, 2015 Trees improve the livability of urban areas for many reasons. However for several years now, tree canopy in our cities and towns has been diminishing. Large mature trees which reach the end of their lives are frequently … Read more
Sierra Official magazine of the Sierra Club By Catherine Schuknecht Photo by iStock/chrishowey Trees cover an estimated 20.9 million acres of urban land in the continental United States. That’s 3,659 square feet of urban forest per city dweller—about the size of a not-so-modest four-bedroom house. But like housing, trees are not equally … Read more
Mature trees line the street in Park Estates in Long Beach. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) By Deborah Netburn July 23, 2015 Leafy, tree-lined streets aren’t just good for property values; they may also be good for your health, according to a new report. The study in the journal Scientific Reports also found that residents … Read more
Wow, this combines a lot of my favorite things – kids, trees and wildlife! — Gene Connecting with nature at the annual Unplug and Play community event. Photo from Clark Fork School 6/23/2015 // By Darcy McKinley Lester Missoula’s annual UnPlug and Play Week, hosted by Let’s Move! Missoula, aims to reconnect … Read more