#UrbanTreeCanopy

@therecognizer.bsky.social

2 months ago

Larco and Knudson Write the Handbook on Sustainable Urban Design The School of Architecture & Environment (SAE), and by extension the College of Design, has a storied history of innovation and expansive sustainability research that includes the design of buildings,...

know a city/county/urban planner, architect or policy wonk? BUY them this book! #sustainableurbandesign #cities #sustainability #health #environment #cleanair #urbantreecanopy

Citizen Portal News Nevada

@citizenptnewsnv.bsky.social

4 months ago

North Las Vegas forester: rising heat is exceeding trees' tolerance; city shifts to heat‑tolerant plantings Municipal forester Eddie Rodriguez told the advisory board that rising temperatures have begun to exceed the heat tolerance of many commonly planted trees, and described the city's shift to species selection, deeper watering, mulch, grouped plantings and restrained pruning to improve survival.

North Las Vegas is facing a tree crisis as rising temperatures threaten to exceed the heat tolerance of common species, prompting a bold new strategy for urban forestry.

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#NorthLasVegasClarkCounty #NV #CitizenPortal #ClimateAdaptation #SustainablePlanting #UrbanTreeCanopy

Citizen Portal News Washington

@citizenptnewswa.bsky.social

7 months ago

Clark County Plans Significant Reforestation Investment Following Urban Tree Canopy Assessment County officials discuss increasing reforestation budget to enhance urban tree canopy.

Clark County is making waves in environmental stewardship with a bold $900,000 investment in reforestation and innovative stormwater management strategies!

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#ClarkCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #ClarkCountyEnvironment #ClimateAction #UrbanTreeCanopy

Citizen Portal News Washington

@citizenptnewswa.bsky.social

7 months ago

Clark County Completes First Urban Tree Canopy Assessment with Conservation District Clark County assesses urban tree canopy, revealing 28% cover and plans for expansion.

Clark County's first urban tree canopy assessment reveals a 28% coverage, but with a concerning 1.1% decline since 2011—what's next for our green spaces?

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#ClarkCounty #WA #CitizenPortal #UrbanTreeCanopy #ClarkCountyUrbanForestry #EnvironmentalSustainability

Citizen Portal News Maryland

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9 months ago

Prince George's Council hears opposition to bill weakening woodland conservation efforts Environmental advocates criticize proposed bill for exacerbating tree equity and climate resilience issues.

Prince George's County faces a critical decision that could jeopardize its tree canopy and deepen environmental injustices—will they prioritize nature or development?

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#PrinceCounty #MD #CitizenPortal #ClimateResilience #UrbanTreeCanopy #PrinceGeorgesCounty

Eric L

@eleland.bsky.social

11 months ago

This Saturday - What Should Petaluma’s Urban Forest Look Like in 20 Years? A fun and interactive community meeting to plan Petaluma's urban forest future. March 22, 9 am-12 noon. 320 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma California. #Trees #UrbanTreeCanopy #NativePlants #Urbanism #SonomaCounty

Eric L

@eleland.bsky.social

1 year ago

What Should Petaluma’s Urban Forest Look Like in 20 Years? Come meet up with many engaged Petalumans for a fun and interactive community meeting to plan Petaluma's urban forest future. March 22, 9 am-12 noon. 320 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma California. #Trees #UrbanTreeCanopy #NativePlants #Urbanism