On September 8, Barry Ward, Executive Director of Trees For Houston (TFH) will present and discuss their mission to plant, protect, and promote trees throughout the greater Houston area. Barry will provide an overview of the organization and collaborative partners, describe how environmental clubs can use TFH as a resource and vice versa, and review the benefits and struggles of trees in an urban environment. He will also cover current topics for trees such as recovery from drought, hurricanes, freezes, and more.

 

Trees provide many environmental and quality of life benefits and are essential for maintaining a biodiverse landscape, habitat for wildlife, and mitigating urban heat. 

 

Founded in 1983, Trees For Houston initially focused its early efforts on planting street trees in the heart of Houston. Now celebrating its 39th anniversary, with over half a million trees planted, the organization has evolved into one that grows, plants, and maintains thousands of trees across the greater Houston region. A diverse urban tree canopy will be an essential component in the effort to adapt to climate change and mitigate urban heat concentrations. 

 

Trees For Houston has announced plans for a new, permanent campus on 1.5 acres in Houston’s Oak Forest area featuring an onsite tree nursery, office space and an education center. The move greatly expands the capacity to distribute more trees to constituents and to provide educational programming for both children and adults.

 

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