Urban trees are especially valued for their environmental benefits. Healthy trees increase property values, and everyone enjoys the spring flowers and fall colors of the urban forest. Use these pages to learn more about the benefits of trees in cities and towns.
Property with trees usually sells first and for more money. However, many new homeowners are disappointed when, in the months to 10 years following construction, all of the trees start dying on their property. It's a sad event when the homewoner learns that the cause is construction damage and that it could have been lessened or avoided by follwoing some important rules for building around trees.
Natural rainfall usually supplies enough moisture to sustain trees without artificial watering, but during a prolonged drought, watering can help to reduce the effects of stress.
Our mobile society can slip and slide to a crawl when a Missouri winter arrives. Chemicals used to melt ice and snow can mean safer traveling for cars and people, but can also mean real trouble for plants and soils.
The Missouri Forestkeepers Network is an opportunity for all Missourians--urban and rural--to get involved in understanding and gaining important information about the condition of trees and forests.
This booklet contains photos and descriptions of trees used in urban areas. It also contains information on purchasing and growing the right tree for your location.
The George O. White State Forest Nursery is in Texas County about three miles northwest of Licking and offers Missouri residents a variety of seedlings for reforestation, windbreaks, and erosion control, as well as wildlife food and cover.
The Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) Program is a competitive cost-share program provided and administered by the Missouri Department of Conservation in cooperation with the Missouri Community Forestry Council and the U.S. Forest Service. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance for the management, improvement or conservation of the urban and community forest.
The Missouri Arbor Award of Excellence recognizes those who act as good stewards for trees in our individual communities. Any significant program, project or event that contributes to the care or maintenance of trees in our towns and cities could qualify for an award. This award is intended to recognize projects that demonstrate a sustained overall effort to care for trees.
Trees should be planted the correct distance from utility lines, poles and underground utililties. This leaflet recommends appropriate tree planting locations around your house.
Some injured trees can be treated and repaired to maintain their health and value to your home. Others should be removed. This guide contains tips that will help you make the right decisions for your trees.
Severe weather in locations across the state can cause major tree damage. The tree care decisions made in the wake of such an event can have a long lasting impact.
The trees in areas of new construction are just as susceptible to injury as any other tree in the forest. This document will help you take steps to preserve trees during new construction.
Forest ReLeaf of Missouri was founded in 1993 to help citizens reverse the decline of our urban forest. Our not-for-profit works with public forestry systems, cities, schools, churches, civic groups and individuals to promote tree planting and care.
A series of articles regarding tree planting and maintenance, including recommendations for appropriate species and planting locations for the Kansas City area.
The Missouri Community Forestry Council (MCFC) is committed to urban and community forestry issues in Missouri. The Council meets regularly to advise the State of Missouri on the best ways to preserve, protect, expand and improve our urban and community forests.
Forestkeepers, a free program administered by Forest ReLeaf of Missouri in partnership with the Conservation Department, helps conserve and enhance Missouri¿s trees and forests. This website gives an overview of the program and provides members with the resources and information they need to participate.
Founded in 1964, the SMA is an organization of municipal arborists and urban foresters. Our membership also includes consultants, commercial firms and citizens who actively practice or support some facet of municipal forestry.
This pagecontains information about how communities and individuals can save damaged trees after violent storms. All articles and artwork are downloadable for reprint.
The Tree City USA program, sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters, provides direction, technical assistance, public attention, and national recognition for urban and community forestry programs in thousands of towns and cities.
The Tree Line USA program is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and recognizes public and private utilities across the nation that demonstrate practices that protect and enhance America's urban forests.
Effective management of urban natural resources depends on undestanding the values and perceptions that people have regarding the natural world. This site provides research demonstrating the value of urban forestry to people, businesses, mitigating pollution, and in calming traffic.
