What drives our mission
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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.