Urban forestry
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“We need density but we also need connections to nature,” said University of Virginia professor Timothy Beatley, at an event at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) to celeb…
By Michelle Werts Of all of the issues we tackle here at American Forests, an urban forest is one of the gnarliest to comprehend. I mean, the very name seems to contradict itself: How can you have a forest in an urban area — at least one not of the concrete variety? But “forests” do … Continued
Porto Alegre, Brazil – Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
"Urban trees stand guard against storm damage, raise property values, boost wellbeing and even help other city systems like roads work more efficiently, according to urban forestry experts. So, should city officials treat them as core infrastructure — as a utility themselves?" #environment #climatechange #urban #parks
A Miyawaki forest planted by Urban Forests grows each year by a minimum of 1 meter. The methodology works anywhere in Europe.
Responsible forestry in selectively logged tropical forests can provide economic well-being of forest-dependent communities, says a new study from the University of Florida.
