Learn, Plan, Act
…information about their woodlands. In addition, the site offers information about upcoming events and workshops, as well as contact information for forest management professionals to provide more in-person, direct assistance….
Carbon Sequestration
…It accounts for carbon in aboveground and belowground live and dead biomass, aboveground and belowground understory vegetation, coarse woody debris, soil, and leaf litter. This estimate excludes timberland primarily consisting…
Pre-Suppression Firebreaks
Firebreaks are areas that are cleaned of fuels and reduced to mineral soil. They are created by using special equipment and hand tools to form trenches or harrows. GFC recommends…
Care For Your Trees
…following proper practices when planting trees can lead to long term benefits from well established plants. PDF Assessing Soil Water Resource Space Trees require high quality resources in the correct…
Storm Mitigation Planning
…from well established plants. PDF Arbor Day Resources and ideas for local celebrations. Page on GFC Website Ask the Arborist Online assistance for homeowner’s questions about the trees in your…
Green Infrastructure Resources
…stormwater benefits. Several tree crediting tools and case studies are also provided to help State and local governments better account for the stormwater benefits of urban forests as it relates…
Economic
…healthy wildlife habitats. Download fact sheet to learn more. PDF Green Cities: Active Living Recent research indicates that quality outdoor environments affect activity attitudes and behaviors. Urban greening contributes to…
Ecosystem Services
…Lucas, Frances Irwin, Monika Zurek and Neville Ash and Paul West – March 2008 External Website Green Cities: Active Living Recent research indicates that quality outdoor environments affect activity attitudes…
