Urban forestry projects a worthwhile investment in our cities

Urban forestry projects a worthwhile investment in our cities

As proud U.S. mayors, our biggest priority is the health and prosperity of the people living and working in our communities. We pursue this goal in partnership with the federal government. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Urban and Community Forestry Program is a key part of this work — planting and caring for trees in cities and towns encourages civic engagement, boosts foot traffic, reduces temperatures during the summer months, g…