Environmental
What role do trees play in Lawrence?
The trees help reduce air pollution by absorbing gases like Carbon Dioxide and trapping the particles on leaves.
How do parks impact the social aspect of a community?
Parks are a place for physical activities such as running, biking and sports and social gatherings. In a community without them the social mood of a community can decline which can negatively impact mental health.
What do people in Lawrence need to do to legally cut down trees?
Talk to the Lawrence Tree Warden if the tree is on city property and close to the road.
How much does it cost to plant a tree in a Lawrence?
Around $800 per tree
What is a green space?
An area in towns or cities covered with vegetation, used for parks, gardening, recreation or environmental conservation.
How do urban forests support wildlife in Lawrence?
Urban forests provide habitats for tree dwelling animals like squirrels and birds
How do trees and urban forests help mental health issues?
Trees and urban forests reduce mental health issues by providing nature breaks from city life that lower stress, anxiety, depression, blood pressure, and improve memory, attention, and flexibility.
Who mainly manages trees and urban forestry in Lawrence?
City of Lawrence with some help from Groundwork Lawrence handle most urban forestry.
How much money can be made back by each dollar spent planting trees in Lawrence?
For each dollar spent planting a tree, around $2-3 is gained back.
Why does Lawrence experience urban heat and the heat island effect??
Small area with a lot of buildings and people, lots of concrete and asphalt, and not a lot of green space.
How do trees cool Lawrence?
Urban forests cool cities by shading streets and buildings, and allowing soil to absorb rainwater instead of hot concrete.
How do trees and urban forests build community in Lawrence?
Trees and urban forests build community by shading streets for walking and biking, creating shaded park where neighbors talk and connect.
Who decides what a green space can be used for in Lawrence?
The City of Lawrence decides primarily through urban planning and park management departments
What jobs do trees and urban forestry create in Lawrence?
Trees and urban forestry create jobs in planting, tree care, park maintenance, nursery work, urban planning, and environmental design and consulting.
Why is flooding a problem in Lawrence?
This is because Lawernce doesn't have a lot of green spaces.
How do urban forests improve air and water quality Lawrence?
Trees absorb pollution like CO2 and dust from air, while roots soak up rainwater and stop floods.
How do trees and urban forests improve health in Lawrence?
Urban forests improve health by cooling neighbourhoods during heat waves, reducing pollution, provides shade, which encourages walking and exercise, while also lowering stress, anxiety, and depression.
Who decides where to plant trees on Lawrence city property?
The city of Lawrence
How do urban forests help the economy in Lawrence?
Trees and urban forests save Lawrence millions on stormwater, energy savings and cooling, and healthcare with raising property values, creating jobs, and returning multiple dollars per dollar spent.
How many trees have been planted in Lawrence in the past 20 years?
Over 5,000 trees!
How do trees fight climate change in Lawrence?
Trees and urban forests fight climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide to provide fresh air, reducing urban heat from concrete.
How do trees and urban forests promote fairness, opportunity and equality in Lawrence?
Trees and urban forests provide shade, cleaner air, and safe places to lower income neighborhoods that often have less green spaces and also helps with health.
What is the 3-30-300 tree and urban forestry guideline?
It is a guideline to improve human health and their well-being. It means every person should see at least 3 trees from their home, live in a neighborhood with 30% tree canopy cover, and be within 300 meters of a green space.
How is the money spent on planting trees made back?
The money is made back from energy savings, health, storm water management). For example, trees can reduce air conditioning costs in the summer by 30%
Why is it hard to maintain and manage trees and urban forestry in Lawrence?
Trees and urban forestry faces challenges like invasive pests killing trees, sidewalk damage from roots, high cost for planting and maintenance, and balancing green spaces with housing and economic development.