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About Tree City USA
Thousands of communities across the country consider their tree canopy a source of pride and continually strive to improve it — and through the Tree City USA program they’re garnering national attention and recognition for it. Tree City USA® is an elite designation for communities that meet minimum standards set by the Arbor Day Foundation for community forestry programs. Texas
City of Dallas Launches New Dallas Forestry Website
Urban forests play an important role in a city by filtering air and water, controlling storm water, conserving energy, and providing animal habitat and shade. To help Dallas residents learn more about the forest right in their own backyard, a new resource, the Dallas Forestry Website, is available where key information can be found. Opportunities for residents to explore and
Information for Local Goverment
Here are some valuable resources that can help local governments with urban forestry: Growing Texas: a community handbook is a resource to help maintain sense of place and quality of life as your city grows. Urban Forestry Management planning is a key component of a sustainable community forestry program. Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Planning Guide, a resource and workbook that helps plan
Trees Among Us Photo Cost
The Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan Team is looking for inspiring images of urban trees in Dallas that portray the connection between trees and people. A selection of winning photographs will be published in the Urban Forest Master Plan. Th contest is open until April 30, 2020. Visit the contest page to learn more. The Urban Forest Master Plan, a
