Ed Macie 2016-04-22 Cooperative Extension System Tags: Environmental Sustainability, Urban Forestry, Tree Conservation, Public Policy, Economic Benefits, Community Development, Public Health, Recreational Opportunities, Wildlife Habitat Trees are an important part of our communities, but tree planting, maintenance and protection require an investment of resources, including time and money. Are the benefits that trees afford our communities greater than their costs? The answer

ARPAN BHATTACHARYYA 2016-07-30 BIG THINK Tags: Urban Planning, Nature Therapy, Stress Management, Immune System, Creativity Enhancement, Focus Improvement, Public Health The term “forest bathing” is the translation of a Japanese term, Shinrin-yoku (森林浴), which refers to spending time in forests to reduce stress. Indeed, an organization of the same name refers to the practice of mindfully walking among trees as “forest therapy.” They offer this simple, healing prescription: “G

Elise Stolte 2016-08-01 Edmonton Journal Keywords: Soil Cell Technology, Urban Tree Growth, Edmonton Street Trees, Compacted Soil, Tree...

Peter Wohlleben 2016-09-13 Macleans Keywords: Tree Communication, Forest Ecosystem, Root Network, Fungi, Nutrient Sharing, Environmental...

Wendy Stueck 2017-03-01 Globe and Mail Keywords: Urban Canopy, Tree Conservation, Vancouver, Development, Disease, Storms, Tree Planting...