Green Cities: Place Attachment & Meaning
Place attachment and meaning are particularly relevant when considering issues of urban development and community-building. Attachment and meaning emerge from a variety of experiences and situations, and are often related to parks, green spaces, and natural areas. Learn more with this brief summary.
A Look Back at GFC in 2021
…in fewer than 30 days after returning home. More than 60 GFC wildland firefighters answered the call, some on multiple occasions, to combat wildfires in California, Arizona, Washington, Minnesota and…
“Friends that travel together, stay together”: Hand Crews of the Georgia Forestry Commission
…got one! You guys are going to Oregon!” (Or California, Idaho, Montana, Washington, and even Alabama!) Wherever they are sent, the Georgia crew shows up representing our great state with…
GA Forestry Report: April Tornadoes Cause $3 Million+ In Damages
…storms with the largest acres of timber damage were in Washington/Jefferson County (1,150 acres), Burke County (897 acres), Chattooga/Walker Counties (585 acres) and Upson County (570 acres). Although rated as…
Green Cities: Safe Streets
his article surveys the research on roadside vegetation benefits, and the scientific evidence concerning city trees, and transportation safety.
Green Cities: Social & Cultural Strengths
Urban green spaces can provide a neutral space within which people come together, social interactions occur (that include people from different backgrounds), and relationships or partnerships take form. Read this briefing for research studies.
Green Cities: Crime & Public Safety
This briefing summarizes the research findings on the relationship between urban vegetation and crimes, aggressive behavior, and safety.
Green Cities: Reduced Risk
Trees and vegetation can dampen ambient noise, improve air quality, cool over-heated urban centers, and be a food security solution.
Green Cities: Work & Learning
Places that incorporate or are located near nature can help remedy mental fatigue and restore one’s ability to focus on tasks. The result can be better performance in the work place and classroom.
Green Cities: Mental Health & Function
Both visual access and being within green space helps to restore the mind’s ability to focus. This can improve job and school performance, and help alleviate mental stress and illness.