Music and Films:

“If A Tree Falls”  Bruce Cockburn

“Our Planet – Forests” David Attenborough

“Establishing Urban Forests Should Be Our Legacy” Kenton Rogers

Discussion:

How trees help make our growing towns and cities more livable

Trees are remarkable organisms that make our towns and cities better places to live. They provide resources for our health, like clean air and biodiversity. In this talk, we discover a new concept of the urban forest, where our individual actions to protect nature can become a legacy for future generations. Join our conversations about what we could do within Kitsap to protect and restore our tree canopies.

Good to know:

• Trees help absorb the sounds of traffic in urban areas by 40%.
• Neighborhoods with trees are 7-9 degrees cooler than those without.
• Trees reduce energy costs up to 25% by shading buildings and protecting them from winter winds.
• Homes with trees have higher property values.
• Green space plays a major role in improving mental and physical health.
• Planting and maintaining trees absorbs carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, mitigating the effects of climate change.