by Gary Chandler | Dec 6, 2020 | Green Building, Rooftop Gardens, Urban Forestry
Greenery Promotes Efficiency, Resiliency and Public Health Cities are home to about 50 percent of the world’s population, but they generate 80 percent of our planet’s greenhouse gases, which contribute to global warming and climate change. To reverse the...
by Gary Chandler | Jan 11, 2020 | Urban Forestry
Trees Promote Health and Climate Mitigation By Isabella Kaminski, The Developer Governments love a good tree-planting scheme, because they’re popular and always hit the headlines. The latest source of funding, announced by former environment secretary Michael Gove in...
by Gary Chandler | Jun 16, 2019 | Climate Change, Urban Forestry, Urban Heat Island Effect
Trees Defend Cities, Citizens From Extreme Weather By Linh Anh Cat, Forbes A new study demonstrates that urban trees saves money and lives. Trees reduce deaths, injuries and electricity consumption for air-conditioning. Trees also promote wellness. High...
by Gary Chandler | Aug 19, 2016 | Greenhouse Gases, Urban Forestry
Climate Action and Urban Forestry The Kilimanjaro region of East Africa is one of the most threatened ecosystems on earth. Millions of people and several endangered species depend on the snows and rains of Kilimanjaro for survival. As land use encroaches further...
by Gary Chandler | Aug 20, 2015 | Green Cities, Urban Forestry, Urban Planning
Green Space Also Fights Global Warming Studies have shown that natural environments can enhance health. But how much could a tree in the street or a nearby neighborhood park improve our health? Several scientists examined this issue by studying the relationship...
by Gary Chandler | Mar 12, 2015 | Green Cities, Urban Forestry
Urban Forests Benefit Citizens, Wildlife, Planet Property owners in Portland need to think twice before chopping down trees. A new city tree code took effect in January. It brings new protections to trees on both public and private property, along with stricter...
