Wed 29 Nov 2023 06.00 EST
The natural world underpins human civilisation on every corner of the planet. From oceans to rainforests, grasslands to mangrove swamps, ecosystems feed billions of humans, produce clean water and provide materials for shelter. As the planet heats, scientists and conservationists are urging the world to harness and restore nature to maintain a habitable planet.
Floods in City Point. Heat waves in tree-sparse, lot-heavy Newhallville. More storms that require evacuation. More periods of drought.
As climate change progresses, those conditions will become the new normal for New Haven, especially for the heat- and flood-vulnerable neighborhood of Fair Haven, reported officials tracking the trends.
An environmental transformation is already in motion. But, the officials said, the city can adapt its current infrastructure and prevent carbon emissions from making the problem worse...
https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/how_climate_change_will_affect_your_neighborhood
If you live in New Haven and want to adopt a free tree, URI's GreenSkills team is happy to come plant one in your front curbstrip, thanks to a partnership with the City of New Haven's Department of Parks, Recreation, and Trees!
https://uri.yale.edu/get-involved/request-free-tree
Even with these small rain showers, it is historically dry out there and extremely important that you give your tree(s) extra water at this time. Most storms do not produce enough rain (at least one inch) to keep up with the amount of water the tree needs to survive.
“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” - Greek Proverb
The City of New Haven--in partnership with the Urban Resources Initiative--is offering FREE TREES to New Haven residents this spring. This is a great opportunity for residents to give a gift to future generations and be part of something larger than themselves.
Trees beautify the city, improve the air, reduce flooding, help wildlife, and increase property values. Adopting a tree also supports the local workforce. The program provides training and job experience to members of the New Haven community who are underemployed (high school students and formerly incarcerated adults).
To make a request, New Haven residents (renters or owners) can call URI at 203-432-6189, email uri@yale.edu, or fill out our online form (http://uri.yale.edu/get-involved/request-free-tree). Each tree and location is reviewed by a certified arborist before planting.
