American Forests

Trees and People

Growing Jobs by Growing Trees

Learn about some less-than-obvious jobs associated with trees and forests.

June 28, 2021 - American Forests

10 Best U.S. Cities for Urban Forests

American Forests has announced its list of the top American cities who recognize the economic, aesthetic, environmental and social value of their vegetation, and work to protect and expand their urban forests.

February 7, 2013 - American Forests

Everything You Need To Know About Your Holiday Tree

Did you ever think that by using a cut Christmas tree in your house that you were actually helping the environment?

December 25, 2003 - American Forests

Top 20 States Losing Farmland To Development

Farming on the Edge presents the top 20 states losing prime farmland to development, as well as posters and images.

April 16, 2003 - American Forests

Tree Canopy Study Can Be Planning Factor

Information gathered by CITYgreen software, about tree-covered areas, can help plans aimed to improve cityscape.

July 3, 2002 - American Forests

Conservation Group Unveils New Planning Technology

Conservation group American Forests unveiled new technology that enables urban designers and planners to include trees in the decision-making process.

December 9, 2001 - American Forests

Earth Day 2001 Goal: One Million Trees

American Forests, the country's oldest nonprofit conservation organization, has a goal to plant one million trees for Earth Day on April 22.

April 19, 2001 - American Forests

Chesapeake Bay Conservation Projects Wanted

American Forests and the U.S. Forest Service are seeking proposals for conservation projects in the Chesapeake Bay region.

January 29, 2001 - American Forests

How Much Is A Tree Worth?

New report calculates the economic and environmental impact of the dramatic loss of trees in the Houston area due to sprawl and development.

December 19, 2000 - American Forests

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Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.