Working Trees for Communities

Trees strategically planted in a specific place to address a particular need- thats what "working trees" are all about! Working Trees have a job too. For decades they have been planted in rural, agricultural areas to protect resources and enhance human environments. In the past, trees were planted in communities primarily to add beauty and provide shade. Community residents, however, have the same responsibility and opportunities as those who live in rural areas, when it comes to protecting our natural resources. Since urban areas are a major contributor to nonpoint source pollution, the time has come to apply proven rural agroforestry technologies in and around communities to improve and protect our urban resources.

Author(s):

USDA Forest Service

Published:

2001/01/01

Categories:

  • Urban Forestry

Pub ID:

(For Internal Use)
31

Box ID:

(For Internal Use)
6