David Meshoulam, ED of Speak for the Trees (treeboston.org), will speak about how trees are one of the most powerful climate solutions in our communities. They cool neighborhoods, reduce energy use, clean the air, absorb storm water, and store carbon—making cities and suburbs healthier and more resilient as the climate changes.
Research also shows that living near trees improves mental and physical health, reducing stress, heart disease, and depression while supporting children’s learning and development.
Yet in Boston and many surrounding suburbs—part of a growing urban heat island—tree canopy is unevenly distributed. Neighborhoods with fewer resources often have fewer trees, leaving residents with less protection from heat and pollution.
Learn how growing our urban forest can help address climate change and strengthen communities across Boston and its suburbs.