Urban Forestry Part 3: Protecting Mature Forests and Wildlife Habitat Corridors
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Preserving century-old urban forests as wildlife corridors offers multiple benefits for the community and the environment. These green spaces serve as habitats, connecting fragmented areas and facilitating migration patterns. In addition to their ecological importance, urban forests provide recreational and educational opportunities, promoting well-being and ecological awareness.
The Benefits of Community-Driven Mature Urban Forestry Conservation Efforts in Harvey Manning Park
The Harvey Manning Park Expansion Preservation Project in Washington's Pacific Northwest region protects a 15.14-acre site within a larger 33-acre property. The preservation of riparian and wetland habitats within the project site protects important wildlife corridors on Cougar Mountain and protects freshwater streams that feed into Tibbetts Creek, a vital salmon-bearing waterway and tributary to Lake Sammamish. Located within the urban growth boundary and the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area corridor, the Harvey Manning Park Expansion Preservation Project occupies a unique position within Issaquah’s city limits.
By conserving this forested hillside on Cougar Mountain, the project maintains critical habitat connections to publicly held lands and safeguards the region’s natural heritage. Not only does the project contribute to the city’s commitment to maintaining a 51% tree canopy coverage, but it also serves as a powerful testament to the importance of balancing urban development with the preservation of open spaces and natural landscapes.
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City Forest Credits Leading Urban Forest Preservation in the United States
City Forest Credits is the national standard for greenhouse gas emission reduction and removal for tree projects in cities and towns. Developed by leading scientists, industry, and urban forest professionals, and recently endorsed by ICROA, the City Forest Credits set the bar for urban forestry projects.
“Giving these projects access to the carbon markets addresses three urban problems — continuing tree canopy loss in cities, a pervasive shortage of municipal funding for city forests, and inequitable distribution of city trees. ICROA’s endorsement validates the work CFC has done to develop these public interest credits with transparency and integrity.” — Mark McPherson, Executive Director of City Forest Credits
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