It's the end of the school year, and students are not the only ones getting report cards. Casey Trees, an urban forestry nonprofit based in Washington, DC, releases a Tree Report Card every year on the quantity and condition of DC’s trees and the collective efforts of all involved groups and individuals.
The Tree Report Card is an outstanding example of how to summarize a year of complex urban forestry actions and developments in one clear, engaging report. Check out the 2021 report to see the data-backed methodology for this year’s A- grade and how this evaluation flows directly into recommendations for next year. See the 2021 Tree Report Card and the Urban Tree Canopy Assessment that informed the report card below.
Both TreePlotter INVENTORY and TreePlotter JOBS can be used to plot trees and manage tree work, but there are several key distinctions. INVENTORY is our swiss army knife software, capable of a wide range of functions, and is used by public, private, and nonprofit clients. JOBS is more targeted, as it was built specifically for private tree care companies. Download our checklist to determine which tool is best suited for your needs.
There were more than 3,000 heat-related deaths in L.A. from 2010-2019, but a new study shows that increased tree canopy working in concert with higher albedo surfaces (such as white roofs) could prevent 25% of those deaths. L.A., and many other cities, are aware of the cooling potential of trees and the race is on to grow tree canopies fast enough to protect against future heat waves.
Now that tree canopy data is more accessible than ever, how can it be translated into more inclusive and effective urban forest policies? We developed our new From Canopy to Policy eBook to show planners how to obtain canopy data and how to apply these new insights to adopt smarter policies.
NatureQuant data can now be incorporated into your TreePlotter INVENTORY and CANOPY applications. This data identifies not just where nature exists, but where quality nature leading to improved health outcomes exists. In addition, NatureQuant layers in socioeconomic variables to provide a full picture of nature equity within a city. Prioritize your next planting project specifically to improve public health today! Learn more about NatureQuant in our blog below or reach out to your Account Manager today to get it added to your subscription.
Study Defines Economic Benefits of Tree Care and Urban Forestry
Until recently, urban forestry economic numbers have typically been aggregated into the broader green industry. A new study has been released specifically on the economic contributions of urban and community forestry across 20 states and D.C. in the Northeast-Midwest region. Across the study area, urban forestry had a total contribution of $34.7 billion in industry output to the regional economy and employs more than 357,200 people.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is offering urban forestry grants to cities, villages, towns, counties, tribes and nonprofit organizations in or conducting their projects in Wisconsin. The grants range from $1,000 to $25,000, and grant recipients must match each grant dollar for dollar. Applications open July 1, 2022 and can be submitted until October 1, 2022.
Come join our fast-growing, fun, and hard-working team. We are driven by all things trees and technology, including innovations in GIS, remote sensing, and LiDAR for urban tree canopy assessments, community tree inventories, and management planning. We are passionate about the work we do and derive purpose from helping others understand the true value of natural capital now and for future generations.
