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
Washington Post
Want to live longer? Consider planting a tree.
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.