Using Tech to Track and Treat Invasive Pests and Diseases

Using Tech to Track and Treat Invasive Pests and Diseases

On Demand Webinar AI-Driven Tree Canopy Analysis Emerald ash borers can hide inside a tree for three or four years before you see the first sign of decline. Swiss needle cast quietly reduces a Douglas-fir’s growth long before crown thinning becomes visible. By...
Nature as Infrastructure

Nature as Infrastructure

Nature as Infrastructure A Framework For Resilient Communities Built on Local Insights and Data October 10, 2026  |  Written by Alec Sabatini and Chris Peiffer Ask most city budget committees whether trees count as infrastructure, and you’ll get a version of...
National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests

National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests

NATIONAL BASELINE ASSESSMENT OF URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTS USDA Forest Service, Arbor Day Foundation, Earth Define, & PlanIT Geo National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests For the first time, communities across the United States can see their urban...
Tree Preservation Ordinances 101

Tree Preservation Ordinances 101

Tree Preservation Ordinances 101 An introduction to practical tree preservation codes that balance development and canopy growth. March 16, 2026  |  Written by Alec Sabatini You’ve probably heard “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” How about “a tree in the...