Urban Forests 101 - What is an urban forest?

Taos Land Trust

What is an urban forest? Forests are dynamic ecosystems providing critical benefits to people and wildlife. Forests within towns and cities are called urban forests. These systems help filter air and water, they control storm water, protect infrastructure, conserve energy, increase economic activity and provide animal habitat and shade. They also add beauty, form, and structure to urban design and they are vital for climate change adaptation. The Taos Tree Board is working to increase and improve the urban forest in this northern New Mexico town. Host Jim O'Donnell speaks with arborist Paul Bryan Jones of the Taos Tree Board about urban forests. Recorded at the studios of KNCE 93.5FM True Taos Radio on February 6, 2020. Produced by Jim O'Donnell. Edited by Brett Tomadin of Taos Sound and Media (www.taossound.com/). PLANT A TREE! Links in this episode: https://www.taosgov.com/450/Town-of-Taos-Tree-Board https://www.facebook.com/taostreeboard/ https://www.taosnews.com/stories/tree-board-meets-to-consider-draft-community-tree-care-plan,55110 Please support this podcast with a small donation: www.taoslandtrust.org/donate-form/