Ecosystem Services

…benefits to society. These public goods provide the basis for sustainable economies, communities, and livelihoods, but have no recognized economic value in the marketplace. The vital contributions of ecosystem services…

Natural Disaster Recovery

…tree damage. Never operate a chainsaw alone or without proper instructions. In addition, always use the necessary safety equipment, including: leather gloves full face shield or safety goggles hearing protection…

Wildfire Prevention

…has a staff meteorologist and provides online assistance with fire weather forecasts and fire safety information. Debris burning is Georgia’s #1 cause of wildfire. Debris burning accounts for over 50…

Economic

…more walkable places. External Website Green Cities: Crime & Public Safety This briefing summarizes the research findings on the relationship between urban vegetation and crimes, aggressive behavior, and safety. Green…

Environmental

…greening contributes to more walkable places. External Website Green Cities: Crime & Public Safety This briefing summarizes the research findings on the relationship between urban vegetation and crimes, aggressive behavior,…

Social & Cultural

…quality outdoor environments affect activity attitudes and behaviors. Urban greening contributes to more walkable places. External Website Green Cities: Crime & Public Safety This briefing summarizes the research findings on…

Health & Recreational

…Active Living Recent research indicates that quality outdoor environments affect activity attitudes and behaviors. Urban greening contributes to more walkable places. External Website Green Cities: Crime & Public Safety This…