Urban and Community Forestry Achievements in 1998. The Northeastern Area. Bring Forestry to the People

摘要

Fiscal Year (FY) 1998 produced advances in integrating ecological issues with growth management to improve the environment and the quality of life of urban residents. Computer modeling tools like American Forests CITYGreen are becoming available to local units of government to assist with better land use planning and management. Additional progress can be seen in the use of partnerships to expand available resources and to increase program support at the state and local level. Citizen forester programs are one example of the expanding participation of concerned citizens who want to play an active role in restoring their communities. The future is indeed bright.