Read Kim Martineau’s report on a new study by researchers at Columbia University published in the journal Ecological Engineering. Researchers found tree pits protected by tree guards absorbed water six times faster on average than unprotected tree pits.

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Urban Tree Canopy Expansion The DoD CBP has developed a fact sheet to help Bay jurisdictions understand recommended BMPs for urban tree canopy expansion. The fact sheet is based on the Chesapeake Bay Program Expert Panel report, “Recommendations of the Expert Panel to Define BMP Effectiveness for Urban Tree Canopy Expansion.”

Sustainability with Trees: Community Canopy Project In this webinar we will explore how distributing trees through a community canopy project can fit with your sustainability efforts, help maximize energy efficiency and engage homeowners within your community. Kristen Bousquet, from the Arbor Day Foundation, and program partner Ian Jurgensen with the city of Orlando, will discuss…

The Chesapeake Conservancy will be providing webinars at 3 time options in December regarding the new Chesapeake Bay high resolution land cover dataset. We will provide more detailed info/discussion at FWG meetings of tree canopy/forest related aspects of this dataset, but if you’d like to learn more broadly about the full land cover dataset and…

DNR/MANTA Noon Seminar on Thursday, December 15, 2016 Speakers: Miriam Avins and Katie Lautar, Baltimore Green Space Real Nature – How Baltimore’s Forest Patches Measure Up Synopsis: Baltimore’s forest patches, which make up 20% of the city’s tree canopy, have a lot of nature to offer! Learn about Baltimore Green Space’s research on the soil and tree canopy of the forest patches, and…

Anne Arundel County Government and the Chesapeake Bay Trust announce a partnership to provide funds for forestry projects and land protection in Anne Arundel County. The goal of this program is to implement cost-effective reforestation and greening projects and increase the number of acres of protected forested land in the County. By increasing tree cover…

The Nature Works Everywhere Grant Project, presented by The Nature Conservancy, is awarding grants to support green infrastructure projects in K-12 schools. The application deadline is 5 PM ET October 31, 2016. To learn more about the grant, visit: https://www.natureworkseverywhere.org/grants/ “[Nature Works Everywhere is] awarding grants to support projects that implement green infrastructure to address…

Article on a new research project from the University of Illinois exploring how urban forestry affects health care spending. Read more here.

New research by Virginia Tech published in the August issue of Ecological Economics suggest tree cover may increase property values. Read more about the study here: http://actrees.org/news/trees-in-the-news/research/tree-cover-contributes-to-increased-property-values/.