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Growing the Next Generation of Tree City USA

Meet the urban forestry leaders building on 50 years of Tree City USA to create stronger, healthier communities.

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Tree Campus USA

Campus Roots, Community Impact

Tree Campus Higher Education institutions are branching out beyond school grounds to grow a green legacy 

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Extreme Weather

The Heat Island Effect: See How Trees Can Combat Rising Temps

Excessive heat is becoming deadly. But trees in the right place stand strong to shield communities.

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Extreme Weather

Why Is It So Hot and How Can Mapping Tree Canopy Help?

Learn why your city feels hotter than ever and how trees are impacting heat on your street.

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What Does a 20-Person Town Have in Common with New York City?

How two vastly different communities share common purpose through the iconic Tree City USA program

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Stewardship Behind Springfield’s Tree City

How Forestry Superintendent James Wills is shaping the next chapter of a 50-year urban forestry legacy

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The Heart of Tree City USA in Philadelphia

Meet Lori Hayes, the tree champion who helped shape nearly 50 years of Tree City USA leadership in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia: 50 Years of Growing a Greener City

From Tree City USA pioneer to equity-driven leader, Philadelphia shows how urban forestry grows stronger over time.

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Extreme Weather

Cities Meet Mounting Urban Heat Challenges With Trees

How communities from the American Southwest and beyond are cooling rising temperatures with canopy.

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Environmental Justice

Five Ways to Equitably Engage Residents in Urban and Community Forestry

Dr. Christine Carmichael shares how environmental justice in urban forestry ensures fair tree distribution and resident...

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Replanting Our National Forests

Reforestation Spotlight: Boise National Forest

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Trees and Wellness

Residential Nature Tied to Hundreds of Dollars of Savings in Healthcare Costs