Why We Love Trees | Tree Eastie

What drives our mission

Below are some articles on why trees are important to our health and what motivates Tree Eastie to create an urban forest in East Boston.

NPR

Cities are losing trees — fast. But it's not too late to change that

Planetizen

A New Study Asserts the Importance of Urban Trees in Conservation Efforts

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Washington Post

Want to live longer? Consider planting a tree.

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The City of Boston recently conducted a climate study for each neighborhood. Check out the impact of extreme heat and resilience suggestions for East Boston on pages 124-143.