In the latest episode of The Internet of Nature podcast, Dr. Nadina Galle engages in a compelling conversation with Jad Daley, President and CEO of American Forests, the oldest forest conservation organization in the United States. They delve into the unprecedented $1.5 billion federal investment in the U.S. Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Program. This significant funding aims to prioritize projects that benefit underserved communities, address extreme heat, and enhance low-canopy areas. Daley and the team at American Forests estimate that this investment, combined with matching contributions from funding recipients, could create thousands of jobs and help plant and protect 40 to 50 million trees nationwide.

This discussion is particularly relevant for Guelph as we implement our Urban Forest Management Plan and Tree Canopy Target. It underscores the importance of sustained investment in urban forestry to build climate resilience, promote equity, and enhance the quality of life in our communities.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://www.nadinagalle.com/podcasts/s5e10-if-money-grows-on-trees-where-is-urban-forestry-funding-with-jad-daley-of-american-forests

For more information on Guelph’s Urban Forest Management Plan, visit the city’s official page:https://guelph.ca/plans-and-strategies/urban-forest-management-plan/