TREE PLANTINGS The heart of everything we do at Texas Trees is centered around engaging our communities to join us in planting trees! In a world that’s always demanding more, our plantings create a rare opportunity to slow down and enjoy making a lasting difference in the communities where we live, work and […]
CONSULTING What is Urban Forestry Consulting? Through data-driven research, our Urban Forestry team offers large-scale guidance to urban developers and stakeholders on best practices for urban greening and how to maximize the transformational power of trees for the benefit of communities. EXPERTISE Inventories Expand GIS Tree Mapping Tree Health Assessment Tree Risk Assessment Tree Maintenance
About Cool Schools Yolo County Developed by Texas Trees Foundation, the Cool Schools Yolo Program is a partnership between Tree Davis, Washington Unified School District, Woodland Joint Unified School District and Woodland Tree Foundation. Program Overview The Cool Schools Program™, developed by Texas Trees Foundation, transforms schoolyards from gray to green, connecting students and teachers
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The SWMD Transformation team is excited to share our reflections from a busy, inspiring 2023. Read on to hear more about the variety of local stakeholders who provided their valuable insight on the project last year, how our team progressed in the areas of our five project pillars, and the various opportunities where we had
2023: Designing the Future of the Southwestern Medical District Together! Read More »
Using maps and data to assess and improve tree canopy cover in North Texas Maps are a powerful tool used in urban forestry that help people understand the different types of trees a city has, where they are located, and about their health and growth. Most mapping of the urban forest is done electronically through “Geographical Information Systems”, or GIS. What Are GIS Maps? GIS maps analyze data across a city, county or region while helping foresters learn more about the trees in the
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On a hot, summer day, volunteers from Acumen Solutions joined us at the TXU Energy Urban Tree Farm and Education Center where they did a great job re-potting the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas’ tree seedlings, watering trees, and pruning low-lying branches in the forest at Richland College. Although summers are typically not suitable for
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FAQs Check out our Frequently Asked Questions if you have any immediate questions about the Texas Trees Foundation. Opportunities for involvement are dependent on the season, available resources and outcomes of involvement. If you are looking for hands-on volunteering as an individual or small group – monthly Tree Tender Volunteer Days (except for summer) would
SEE REPORT Dallas’ urban forest is comprised of the individual trees and groves in and around the places we live, work and play. Urban forest assessment provides a baseline from which to measure changes, trends and outcomes. Sound urban forest management includes tree maintenance, policy development and budgetary decisions – based upon understanding the current
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