Hazards of risk: Identifying plausible community wildfire disasters in low-frequency fire regimes | Pacific Northwest Research Station | PNW - US Forest Service
https://www.fs.usda.gov/pnw/publications/hazards-r... [Fire Risk Management] [Unclassified/Other]

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Sarah Parsons – Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center
https://secasc.ncsu.edu/sarah-parsons... [Urban Forestry] [Environment and Sustainability] [Web Page] 2022

Urban trees provide a number of ecosystem services and health benefits to city residents. Unfortunately, the health of many urban trees is compromised by pests. A growing body of research is showing that pest growth and development respond positively to rising temperatures. With rising temperatures and a changing climate our cities and our city trees are particularly vulnerable to damage from pests. The need for “gathering scientific information and building tools that help [urban] ecosystem...

Washington DC: Tree Report Card
https://caseytrees.org/resources-list/tree-report-... [Urban Forestry] [] [Report] 2015
Mark Buscaino
Over the past decade the District of Columbia and its partners have accomplished a great deal toward achieving the city s 40 percent canopy goal. One example is particularly telling planting numbers have skyrocketed. In 2008, the year we first started tracking tree numbers, partners collectively planted 4,000 trees. In 2015, But achieving a canopy goal is a marathon, not and there are many hurdles on the roadway to success. Trees planted today will take years before their canopy can be asses...

Utilizing Community Amenities in Wildfire Risk Reduction Efforts
https://fireadaptednetwork.org/lets-go-golfing-uti... [Fire Risk Management] [Education] [Web Page] 2017
Ben Yellin
Increased development in the wildland-urban interface has been well documented as a contributing factor to rising wildfire suppression and response costs, as highlighted in this Headwaters Economics report and this University of Wyoming Study. As many communities are likely to continue developing in wildfire-prone areas, greater attention should be given to the role of land use planning. While mitigation regulations such as building and land use codes are often used to address wildfire, practi...

More Trees = Healthier Living - TreesCharlotte
https://treescharlotte.org/tree-benefits/more-tree... [Health and Safety] [Education] [Magazine/Newspaper Article] 2015
Chris Mooney
Sure, you know trees provide wonderful benefits like cooling shade from the summer sun, beautiful foliage on a fall morning, and much more. But, did you know trees can have a positive impact comparable to a significant pay raise, and provide you with a healthier overall outlook? This article from the Washington Post unveils the results of a new study that indicates living close to trees offers remarkable long-term health benefits. Scientists have discovered that living near trees is good for y...

How Your Community Can Apply to Be a Tree City USA - National Association of State Foresters
https://www.stateforesters.org/2016/04/26/how-your... [Education] [Networks and Associations] [Web Page] 2016

Did you know that every state has at least one Tree City?. The smallest Tree City is Sibley, North Dakota with a population of just 28 people. On the other end of the spectrum, the largest Tree City is New York with a population of more than 8.4 million. Ohio is the state with the most Tree Cities (242). The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with NASF and the USDA Forest Service. Tree City USA was designed to encourage better care of the nation s ...

Wildfire Mitigation and Legacy Awards Presented- National Association of State Foresters
https://www.stateforesters.org/2017/03/22/wildfire... [Fire Risk Management] [Networks and Associations] [Web Page] 2017
Amanda Cooke
The 2017 Wildfire Mitigation Awards were presented today at the Wildland-Urban Interface Conference (WUI) in Reno, Nevada. Established in 2014, the awards are the highest commendation for innovation and leadership displayed by individuals and organizations committed to wildfire mitigation. Recognizing the comprehensive challenge posed by wildfires, these awards applaud the outstanding dedication to wildfire mitigation across a broad spectrum of activities and among a variety of individuals and...

Ward Creek Project Improves Forest Health and Protects Communities Near Tahoe City - National Forest Foundation
https://www.nationalforests.org/who-we-are/press-n... [Fire Risk Management] [Environment and Sustainability] [Web Page] 2021

Tree Planting Campaign Donate to Plant Trees. Regional Programs Pacific Northwest and Alaska Program. Remember or Honor a Loved One. Plant Trees in Honor or Memory. Remember or Honor a Loved One. Plant Trees in Honor or Memory. Grant Programs & Resources Matching Awards Program. In late August 2021, the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and the National Forest Foundation (NFF) successfully completed 242 acres of forest thinning and fuels reduction in Ward Creek....

How GIS Maps Help to Build the Urban Forest - Texas Trees Foundation
https://www.texastrees.org/how-gis-maps-help-to-bu... [Urban Forestry] [Education] [Web Page] 2021
Zach Wirtz
Using maps and data to assess and improve tree canopy cover in North Texas. Maps are a powerful tool used in urban forestry that help people understand the different types of trees a city has, where they are located, and about their health and growth. Most mapping of the urban forest is done electronically through. Geographical Information Systems , or GIS. GIS maps analyze data across a city, county or region while helping foresters learn more about the trees in the area. These maps can be...

Socioeconomic constraints to biomass removal from forest lands for fire risk reduction in the western U.S. | Pacific Northwest Research Station | PNW - US Forest Service
https://www.fs.usda.gov/pnw/publications/socioecon... [Fire Risk Management] [] [Journal Article] 2018
Nicholls, David; Halbrook, Jeffrey; Benedum, Michelle; Han, Han-Sup; Lowell, Eini; Becker, Dennis; Barbour, R.;
Socioeconomic constraints to biomass removal from forest lands for fire risk reduction in the western US. Many socioeconomic constraints exist for biomass removals from federal lands in the western US We examine several issues of importance, including biomass supply chains and harvesting costs, innovative new uses for bioenergy products, and the policy framework in place to provide incentives for biomass use. Western states vary greatly in the extent and utilization of forest resources, the pr...

Plans – Southwestern Medical District Streetscape Transformation
https://swmdtransformation.com/resources/?amp=1... [Environment and Sustainability] [Success Stories and Reports] [Web Page] 2021

Texas Trees Foundation has been working in Dallas. Southwestern Medical District since 2015. Since then, two separate vision processes have been undertaken to reimagine the District. Equitable engagement efforts for this next phase will move these preliminary vision documents, which are meant to serve as a starting point for discussion, into a detailed design that is shovel-ready. State of the Dallas Urban Forest. first assessment that focused on our most vital resource. Results advanced o...

US urban trees store carbon, provide billions in economic value
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-05/uf... [Urban Forestry] [Environment and Sustainability] [Web Page] 2013

From New York City s Central Park to Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, America s urban forests store an estimated 708 million tons of carbon, an environmental service with an estimated value of $50 billion, according to a recent US Forest Service study. Annual net carbon uptake by these trees is estimated at 21 million tons and $1.5 billion in economic benefit. In the study published recently in the journal Environmental Pollution, Dave Nowak, a research forester with the US Forest Service s ...

How to Identify Biotic Stress in Your Tree - Texas Trees Foundation
https://www.texastrees.org/how-to-identify-biotic-... [Urban Forestry] [Networks and Associations] [Web Page] 2020
Eric Wettengel
We think of trees at as stalwart sentries, watching over our yards and weathering any storm with us. Though they seem impervious to the changing world around them, like us, trees can become stressed. Stress in a tree can lead to disease, die-back, decay, and even death if not addressed quickly. There are many factors in a tree s life that can stress it out, but they can typically be categorized into one of two kinds of stresses: biotic or abiotic. In this post, we will take a brief look at ...

How the Urban Heat Island is Impacting North Texas - Texas Trees
https://www.texastrees.org/how-the-urban-heat-isla... [Education] [Urban Forestry] [Web Page]
Zach Wirtz
With the Texas summer in full swing, residents of urban areas are dealing with something their rural counterparts may not: Urban Heat Islands. The Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect occurs when built surfaces, like roads, parking lots, and roofs, heat up during the day and slowly release heat throughout the evening and night, resulting in hot days and hotter nights. Lack of vegetation can increase this effect, making cities, such as those in North Texas, especially susceptible. Impacts of the Urb...

i-Tree Support Forums - Forums Index
https://forums.itreetools.org... [Education] [Management and Market] [Web Page] 2021

Tools for assessing and managing forests and community trees. Official i-Tree FAQs: General, Eco/UFORE, Streets/STRATUM, Canopy, Design...

Speak For The Trees was founded in 2018,
https://treeboston.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/... [Networks and Associations] [Urban Forestry] [Report] 2021
treeboston.org
Speak For The Trees was founded in 2018, and though the world changed drastically in 2020 we continue to pursue our mission of improving the equity, health, and size of Boston s urban forest. This year saw many changes in our day- to-day operations, but the core of our work remained the same: community outreach and education, tree plantings and giveaways, public advocacy, and ongoing research into Boston s urban environment. Follow us to stay up to date on our work Hire and train 20 teens in u...

Sustainable Urban Forests Coalition meeting brings community of experts to Capitol Hill - National Association of State Foresters
https://www.stateforesters.org/2019/03/22/sustaina... [Education] [Networks and Associations] [Seminars/Webinars/Conferences] 2021
National Association of State Foresters
Earlier this month, the Sustainable Urban Forests Coalition (SUFC) held its 14th Annual Meeting in Arlington, Virginia, at The Nature Conservancy’s headquarters. It was a chance for a wide array of community forestry stakeholders—including city planners, educators, landscape architects, non-profit leaders, scientists, arborists, foresters, and nurserymen and women—to come together to discuss the latest in urban canopy mapping, the status of forest pest and disease mitigation, and the federal gov...

Is reclaimed wood really an environmentally friendly design choice? - TerraMai
https://www.terramai.com/blog/environmentally-frie... [Reclaimed Wood] [Environment and Sustainability] [Web Page] 2021
TerraMai
Today, reclaimed wood is a popular choice for building materials. Some may wonder, however, if it s truly an environmentally beneficial choice or simply a design trend. From sourcing to installation, the data asserts the truth. That, in part, explains why it has become so popular and why it promises to have an enduring place in architecture and design. One of the first considerations in analyzing the environmental impact of reclaimed wood is the issue of sourcing. The accepted narrative is ...

Toyota North American Headquarters – Bringing Innovation to the Workplace - TerraMai
https://www.terramai.com/blog/toyota-north-america... [Reclaimed Wood] [Success Stories and Reports] [Web Page] 2021
terramai.com
Toyota has long been a leader in sustainable practices in the auto industry – and that stretches far beyond the Prius. Touting a company-wide commitment from the top down, they have made great strides to reduce water consumption, materials waste, carbon emissions, and have even gone so far as to protect biodiversity and wildlife habitat. This environmental stewardship is a result of a larger production system – lean manufacturing. The term is based on Toyota’s system of eliminating waste and any...

Will We Ever Run Out of Reclaimed Wood? - TerraMai
https://www.terramai.com/blog/endless-supply-recla... [Reclaimed Wood] [Environment and Sustainability] [Web Page] 2021
terramai.com
Reclaimed wood is a wonderful design option that s lauded for its eco-friendly nature. It s a popular green building material for a good number of reasons. It resolves many factors on a designer s checklist but for some the question of availability is a concern- will there be enough for my project? Will it ever run out? In this article, I ll take a look at how reclaimed wood is both created and sourced in order to answer those questions. First, an understanding of what constitutes reclaimed w...