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Your Tree is Part of the Urban Forest

  • Overview
  • Lesson One
  • Lesson Two
  • Lesson Three
  • Lesson Four
  • DIY Quiz and Survey

Lesson One

  • Overview of this workshop (video 1)
  • What is the urban forest (video 2)
  • Benefits of the urban forest (video 3)
  • Threats to the urban forest (video 4)
  • How to improve the urban forest in your community

Video

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Photos

Photo of a healthy urban forest.
photo of people caring for a tree
Your Tree is Part of the Urban Forest
Construction around the home is a common tree health threat in urban environments
Girdling roots can occur when roots encircle each other, constricting the flow of nutrients and water
Trees when planted too close to buildings aren't able to evenly grow
A healthy young backyard tree

Resources

Worksheets and Factsheets (PDF): 
Lesson 1 Key Points
Trees: The Key to Cleaner Air
Fundraising for Your Urban Forest Project
Made in the Shade: Trees for Sun Safety
Improving the Urban Forest in Your Neighbourhood
More from LEAF: 
The Urban Forest
Benefits of the Urban Forest
Ontario Urban Forests - Scrapbook 2
Tree Tenders Volunteer Training
Related Internet links: 
Trees are Good: Benefits
Invasive Species Factsheets
Species at Risk
York Region: Natural Heritage and Forestry
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Toronto and Region Conservation
York Region Environmental Alliance
Aurora: Trees
East Gwillimbury- Recreation and Leisure
York Environmental Stewardship
Oak Ridges Friends of the Environment
The Urban Forest Stewardship Network
‹ Northern York Region up Finding the Right Tree for the Right Place ›
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