Urban Tree Canopy
Bringing nature into cities for healthier communities
Trees and green spaces cool urban areas, improve air quality, and provide habitat for wildlife. Expanding urban tree cover and restoring green spaces can make cities more livable while supporting pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.
Conservation districts support tree-planting efforts, urban forestry initiatives, and public park restoration projects. Whether you want to plant trees in your neighborhood, revitalize a local park, or improve landscaping in public areas, your conservation district can provide guidance and resources.
How to Enhance Green Spaces:
- Plant native trees and shrubs to provide shade and support wildlife.
- Restore and maintain local parks, trails, and public green spaces.
- Create pollinator-friendly gardens in urban areas.
- Work with neighbors to establish community green corridors.
Explore Conservation Resources
This publication provides science-based strategies for land managers to design and implement buffers that enhance ecological functions, improve water quality, protect wildlife, and offer economic benefits. It includes over 80 guidelines synthesized from more than 1,400 research articles, offering practical, easy-to-understand advice for creating buffers in both rural and urban landscapes.
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