What Trees to Plant in Cities
Species diversity in the urban forest is an extremely important topic and – unlike so many other design choices that are hindered by lengthy planning processes, tightening budgets, and maintenance…
Species diversity in the urban forest is an extremely important topic and – unlike so many other design choices that are hindered by lengthy planning processes, tightening budgets, and maintenance…
…of soil compaction and lack of available soil, among many other challenges. Once established, their success is often further complicated by infrastructure conflicts and maintenance concerns on the part of…
…award winners over the next couple of posts. Hunter’s Point South Waterfront Park Phase II: A new Urban Ecology Leading NYC’s Efforts for Low Maintenance Bioretention We’re excited to share…
…TreeBaltimore was created as a mayoral initiative to serve as a co-ordinating organization for tree planting, establishment, maintenance and preservation. The partnership includes governmental agencies, non-profits, private companies and citizens…
…available space. This guide provides a framework for doing that. Another typical issue with this type of infrastructure is maintenance. With this guide, we went beyond design to discuss the…
…all land developers and owners understand the advantages of adopting green stormwater infrastructure approaches. The success of these systems not only rests in their design, installation, and maintenance, but also…
Getting funding for tree planting isn’t always easy. Still, it’s a piece of cake compared to getting funding for tree maintenance. Look at San Francisco, which is on the cusp…
…health rating of either “excellent” or “good.” This is especially notable given the large sample size, the variety of species, climates, and maintenance regimes, and the difficult conditions faced by…
…familiar to anyone running a business (or a city). If funds are low and costs are rising, every expenditure is scrutinized. In the case of Minneapolis, the planting and maintenance…
…maintenance of the urban forest. In addition to providing this opportunity for direct engagement, it also presents an opportunity for publicity and large scale engagement from the wider community. In…