Along with providing beauty and environmental benefits for the more than 80% of Americans who live in urban areas, urban and community forests provide a habitat for wildlife and, arguably, even greater ecological benefits as trees reach end of life. When trees in the urban forest are removed for reasons other than harvest, their “urban wood” can be captured and incorporated back into the built environment, completing this virtuous circle.
Join us to learn how the growing urban wood industry is creating and expanding opportunities for urban and community trees to achieve their highest and best use through urban wood products.