Urban Trees
Trees don’t just belong in forests — humans are meant to live close to nature! Trees naturally help mitigate climate change by retaining stored carbon in tree tissue and drawing in carbon dioxide (CO2). Urban tree canopy helps improve air quality and reduce heat effects for a more livable community, and can reduce the cost of stormwater facilities and the frequency and intensity of flooding. There are so many more benefits to having trees in high-density urban and suburban spaces!
Adding tree canopy to the fabric of the community improves livability, climate resilience, and builds a deeper connection to the place we call home.
Urban & Community Forests Program
The Snohomish Conservation District is working with the Cities of Everett and Marysville to plant several thousands of trees in targeted communities by the end of 2028. Join a community kick-off meeting to learn more and get involved in tree-planting in your neighborhood!
What’s an Urban Forest?
Whether in a city center, suburban neighborhood or a rural town, an urban (or community) forest is the universal term for the collective of trees and associated vegetation in a community—from backyards and streetscapes to native forest remnants, parks, and green open space.
Trees for Resilience Toolkit
Learn how trees can help mitigate stormwater runoff in urban spaces with our Trees for Resilience toolkit! This toolkit provides resources for city planners, professionals and leaders who are advocating for more tree canopy in their community.
