Two new websites will help those working to plant and protect trees throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Chesapeake Riparian Forest Buffer Network and Chesapeake Tree Canopy Network—both launched through partnerships between the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Forestry Workgroup, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service—were created to help communities meet their forest buffer and tree canopy goals.

Blog post: http://www.chesapeakebay.net/blog/post/websites_aim_to_promote_planting_protection_of_trees_in_bay_region

Forest buffer images: https://www.flickr.com/photos/29388462@N06/sets/72157625844937045

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Chesapeake Riparian Forest Buffer Network:

  • A new resource from the Chesapeake Bay Program, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and U.S. Forest Service aims to help in planting and protecting forest buffers. Visit chesapeakeforestbuffers.net to learn more and provide your feedback!
  • Forest buffers are one of the most cost-effective practices for reducing pollution. But what other benefits can they bring the #Chesapeake Bay? Visit chesapeakeforestbuffers.net to learn more – and join in the discussion!

Chesapeake Tree Canopy Network:

  • A new resource from the Chesapeake Bay Program, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay and U.S. Forest Service aims to help communities reach their tree canopy goals. Visit chesapeaketrees.net to learn more and provide your feedback!
  • Trees in our communities can clean our air and water, provide shade and habitat, and boost our quality of life. Learn how champions in the #Chesapeake region are planting and protecting urban and suburban trees – and join in the discussion! chesapeaketrees.net

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Chesapeake Riparian Forest Buffer Network:

  • .@chesbayprogram @AllianceForBay and @forestservice partner to create resource for #ChesBay forest buffers: chesapeakeforestbuffers.net
  • More than just water quality, forest buffers can provide habitat, boost property values and protect human health: chesapeakeforestbuffers.net
  • Join in the effort to plant and protect forest buffers in the #ChesBay watershed: chesapeakeforestbuffers.net

Chesapeake Tree Canopy Network:

  • .@chesbayprogram @AllianceForBay and @forestservice partner to create resource for #ChesBay tree canopy: chesapeaketrees.net
  • From cleaner air to habitat for critters, trees bring a multitude of benefits to #ChesBay communities: chesapeaketrees.net
  • Join in the effort to plant and protect tree canopy in the #ChesBay watershed: chesapeaketrees.net