The impact of urban street tree species on air quality and respiratory illness: A spatial analysis of large-scale, high-resolution urban data
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30711775... [Health and Safety] [Urban Forestry] [Journal Article] 2019
Yuan Lai, Constantine E Kontokosta
Urban trees play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, cleaning air, promoting physical activity, and improving mental health. However, it is still largely unknown how the density and species of urban street trees may impact local public health. This study demonstrates how open data mining and large-scale spatial data integration can contribute to deeper insights into the effects of urban forestry. We analyze the impact of the spatial distribution of street trees by species in New Yor...

From the 2019 Partners in Community Forestry Conference
https://www.stateforesters.org/2019/12/11/from-the... [Networks and Associations] [Urban Forestry] [Seminars/Webinars/Conferences] 2019
Keith Wood
The Partners in Community Forestry Conference is the largest international gathering of urban forestry practitioners, advocates, researchers, and government leaders. This year’s conference in Cleveland, Ohio, was another great gathering focused on urban and community forestry! Over 500 attendees joined forces for this annual event to partake in all things trees — from planting, care, and management of urban forests to the latest research in the field. Each year, the thinkers, doers, and thought...

Children With Attention Deficits Concentrate Better After Walk in the Park
http://www.lansi-turku.net/sites/lansi-turku.net/f... [Health and Safety] [] [Journal Article] 2008
Andrea Faber TaylorFrances E. Kuo
Children with ADHD concentrated better after the walk in the park than after the downtown walk (p =.0229) or the neighborhood walk (p =.0072). Effect sizes were substantial (Cohen’s d =.52 and .77,respectively) and comparable to those reported for recent formulations of methylphenidate....

Graffiti, greenery, and obesity in adults: secondary analysis of European cross sectional survey | The BMJ
https://www.bmj.com/content/331/7517/611.full... [Health and Safety] [misMatch] [Journal Article] 2005
Anne Ellaway, Sally Macintyre, Xavier Bonnefoy
There is growing recognition that, independently of individual characteristics, place of residence may be associated with health outcomes, including body size2 and health related behaviours, such as level of physical exercise. Few studies have explored which features of the local neig...

The Relationship Between Trees and Human Health Evidence from the Spread of the Emerald Ash Borer
https://www.srs.fs.usda.gov/pubs/ja/2013/ja_2013_d... [Health and Safety] [Urban Forestry] [Journal Article] 2013
Geoffrey H Donovan David T Butry Yvonne L Michael Jeffrey P Prestemon Andrew M Liebhold Demetrios Gatziolis Megan Y Mao
Background: Several recent studies have identifıed a relationship between the natural environment and improved health outcomes. However, for practical reasons, most have been observational, cross-sectional studies. Purpose: A natural experiment, which provides stronger evidence of causality, was used to test whether a major change to the natural environment-the loss of 100 million trees to the emerald ash borer, an invasive forest pest-has influenced mortality related to cardiovascular and lower...

Urban & Community Forestry | Georgia Forestry Commission
https://gatrees.org/urban-community-forestry... [Urban Forestry] [Education] [Web Page] 2021
Georgia Forestry Commision
Trees in busy downtowns, parks, greenspaces, and neighborhoods are known as urban and community forests. Urban forests need specialized care and maintenance. Healthy community and urban forests are integral to the lives of all Georgians. The Georgia Forestry Commission’s urban and community foresters help protect and promote Georgia’s urban forests by: Providing technical assistance to cities, counties, elementary schools, college campuses, homeowners and nonprofit organizations. Assist...

Great Trinity River Forest
http://dallastrees.org/?page_id=85... [Urban Forestry] [Education] [Web Page] 2021
City of Dallas Urban Forest Advisory Committee
Many Dallas citizens are unaware that our city is home to the largest urban hardwood forest in America—the Great Trinity River Forest. Lying in Southeast Dallas, between I-45 and U.S. 175, this massive forest encompasses over 7,000 acres that straddles the Trinity River. The forest is home to many species of trees, birds, and other wild life, and represents the largest contributor to Dallas’ urban forest....

Impact of air pollution on residents of Dallas and why we need more trees
http://dallastrees.org/?page_id=1779... [Health and Safety] [Environment and Sustainability] [Web Page] 2018
Peter Simek
We’re a month or so away from the regular orange and red zone air pollution alerts that we accept as just a fact of life of living in Dallas-Fort Worth. Texas is hot. Cities like Dallas churn out a lot of junk into the air. Sometimes, like last October, the weather and mysterious events can turn DFW’s air into a hazy reminiscent of Beijing. But what do warnings like “orange” and “red” really mean? What is in the air, and what does it mean to walk around breathing it?...

Emerald Ash Borer
http://dallastrees.org/?page_id=2521... [Invasive Species] [Education] [Web Page]

The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis), also known by the acronym EAB, is a green buprestid or jewel beetle native to north-eastern Asia that feeds on ash species. Females lay eggs in bark crevices on ash trees, and larvae feed underneath the bark of ash trees to emerge as adults in one to two years. In its native range, it is typically found at low densities and does not cause significant damage to trees native to the area. Outside its native range, it is an invasive species and is highly...

Citizen Forester Academy – Registration information Summer 2021 |
http://dallastrees.org/?page_id=2565... [Education] [Urban Forestry] [Seminars/Webinars/Conferences] 2021
City of Dallas Urban Forest Advisory Committee
The Citizen Forester program is a public education and volunteer opportunity for Dallas area residents who want to help restore, enhance and conserve our urban forest. Sponsored by Dallas Water Utilities, the program is a combination of classroom instruction and actual field training. The program is managed and coordinated by Karen Woodard, City Forester. This training regimen enables citizens to learn basic tree skills that promote tree plantings in their neighborhood, parks, public places and...

City of Dallas Urban Forest Advisory Committee
http://dallastrees.org/?page_id=10... [Education] [Urban Forestry] [Web Page] 2022

Dallas’ Urban Forest Advisory Committee was established in 2005 by the Dallas City Council to conserve as well as properly manage Dallas trees and city forests. Committee members advise city officials on best management practices for tree and forest related issues, educate citizens on the benefits of trees, and strive to re-shade Dallas by encouraging tree plantings....

IndoTeak Design Contemporary Reclaimed Wood
https://elemental.green/indoteak-design-contempora... [Reclaimed Wood] [Companies and Products] [Brochure/Product Sheet] 2021
ElementalGreen
IndoTeak is a custom-design reclaimed teak company, manufacturing high-quality FSC, recycled, 100% teak flooring, siding, paneling, decking, and more. IndoTeak’s mission is to offer the most environmentally responsible, beautiful, durable, and authentic hardwood material on the market. This teak is reclaimed by hand from seasoned Indonesian structures up to 300 years old, and has a true natural, one-of-a-kind patina....

Terrapin Row: Amenity-Filled Student Housing featuring Shou Sugi Ban Wood by reSAWN
https://resawntimberco.com/tag/architecture/page/5... [Reclaimed Wood] [Companies and Products] [Brochure/Product Sheet] 2021
reSAWN TIMBER co.
Terrapin Row :: Amenity-Filled Student Housing featuring Shou Sugi Ban Wood by reSAWN Terrapin Row :: Amenity-Filled Student Housing featuring Shou Sugi Ban Wood by reSAWN Terrapin Row :: Amenity-Filled Student Housing featuring Shou Sugi Ban Wood by reSAWN Terrapin Row :: Amenity-Filled Student Housing featuring Shou Sugi Ban Wood by reSAWN Terrapin Row :: Amenity-Filled Student Housing featuring Shou Sugi Ban Wood by reSAWN Terrapin Row :: Amenity-Filled Student Housing featuring Shou Sugi Ban...

Urban Evolutions: Materials that Drive Change
https://urbanevolutions.com... [Companies and Products] [Reclaimed Wood] [Web Page] 2021

As we celebrate 25 years of sustainable material design, Urban Evolutions challenges designers and suppliers to make a change in the materials they choose. Through the ambitious reuse of these materials, we can make an impact on an entire project or, even better, an industry. We invite and challenge you to see building materials for what they are…a limited resource....

Urban and community forestry stakeholders meet virtually for 16th annual SUFC meeting - National Association of State Foresters
https://www.stateforesters.org/2021/03/05/urban-an... [Education] [Networks and Associations] [Seminars/Webinars/Conferences] 2021
Hannah Wagner
The Sustainable Urban Forests Coalition (SUFC) held its 16th annual meeting and reception on February 24, 2021. Like most meetings this past year, the group met virtually via Zoom and made the most of their remote get-together with the help of facilitators. In all, 75 attendees participated—far more than would have normally been able to join for an in-person meeting—to discuss top urban and community forestry priorities....

How Can Urban Forests Make a Better Dallas?
http://dallastrees.org/?page_id=79... [Urban Forestry] [Environment and Sustainability] [Web Page]
City of Dallas Texas
A better question is can they afford not to have it? Attractive views, lower city taxes, reduced flooding danger, clean air, clean water, lower energy bills, and a pleasant climate are important to community residents and businesses alike. In a number of studies, trees have been proven to save money on vital basic services by providing: Storm Water Control, Pollution Control, Energy Savings, Community Revenue Savings and Climate Benefits among others....

How to Find Reclaimed Home Building Materials
https://elemental.green/how-to-find-reclaimed-home... [Reclaimed Wood] [Education] [Web Page] 2021
ElementalGreen
Did you know that the National Association of Home Builders estimates that building a 2,000 square foot home creates up to 8,000 pounds of waste? And, despite the fact that about 85 percent of it could be reused or recycled, most of it is ending up in landfills. According to the EPA, it added up to 534 million tons in 2014. It s a staggering, shameful waste. Fortunately, reclaiming, reusing, and recycling is becoming more common in the construction and renovation industry. Reclaimed building...

Yahara Canopy Project | Urban Tree Alliance
https://www.urbantreealliance.org/yahara-canopy-pr... [Urban Forestry] [] [Web Page] 2021
Urban Tree Alliance
The UTA received funding through a 2016 DNR Urban Forestry Grant to launch the Yahara Canopy Project. The Yahara Canopy Project is a multi-faceted program that analyzed relationships between the urban canopy and watershed and developed pilot planting projects intended to enhance the water quality benefits of our trees. We also created urban forest canopy models with a suite of programs available through I-Tree, a public urban forestry software. In particular, we ran the I-Tree Canopy and I-Tr...

NYC X DESIGN - Sawkill Lumber Co.
https://www.sawkill.nyc/nyc-x-design... [Reclaimed Wood] [] [Web Page] 2013
Sawkill NYC
Posted on May 28, 2013 in Uncategorized by admin NYC Design Week 2013 brought together city hall and design leaders to broaden the reach of the event. The design community has already been laying the groundwork, with shows happenings at multiple locations across lower Manhattan. This year brought strong promotion and branding. They chose the. a potent symbol of collaboration in NYC, where people, material and culture can multiply into great design. The branding for NYC X Design may have eve...

Sustainability
https://estore.terramai.com/sustainability... [Reclaimed Wood] [Companies and Products] [Web Page] 2021

Founded in 1991 with a commitment to providing materials that look terrific, perform like none other, and have the absolute best pedigrees, since they are all reclaimed. Think of "reclaimed wood" as an umbrella that includes the following:. Post-Consumer Reclaimed - factory and commercial buildings, houses, tanks, barns, bleacher seats, etc. Water Recovered Reclaimed - standing forests submerged decades ago as well as sinker logs. Post-Industrial Reclaimed - off-cuts from an industrial proce...