Economic

…anyone to make a simple estimation of the benefits individual street-side trees provide. External Website Vibrant Cities Lab Case Studies, Research Guides and Tools to help cultivate thriving urban forests…

Where are my trees’ roots?

Many people think removing a few of the tree’s encroaching roots will cause little long term harm and that large trees can easily recover from minor root loss, but that
is seldom the case.

Social & Cultural

Case Studies, Research Guides and Tools to help cultivate thriving urban forests that boost public health, safety, sustainability and economic growth. External Website exclamation-circle No resources found- please try another…

Health & Recreational

…provide. External Website Vibrant Cities Lab Case Studies, Research Guides and Tools to help cultivate thriving urban forests that boost public health, safety, sustainability and economic growth. External Website exclamation-circle…

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…

Champion Trees

Nominate a Tree Search Trees A champion tree is defined as the largest known tree of a particular species. To be considered, a tree must meet all of the following…

Prescribed Burn

A prescribed burn plan is important for a safe and successful prescribed burn. A written burn plan includes the prescription for the stand and outlines the objectives for the burn….

Prescribed Burn Certification

GFC instructors will provide instruction on subjects such as fire behavior, fire weather and fire tactics. Applicants may attend one of several training sessions scheduled throughout the year where they…

Student Resources

…and more abundant community forests. Page on GFC Website Tree ID Chart to help identify leaves found in the forest. PDF Vibrant Cities Lab Case Studies, Research Guides and Tools…