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2017 ACHIEVEMENTS
A sampling of of accomplishments for the the year showcases diverse e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e orts to improve health and and quality of of of life by bolstering the the role of of trees in our urban landscapes CONNECTICUT
In collaboration with local partners TNC has embarked on on a a a a a a a a community greening e e e e e e e e e e e ort ort in in in in Bridgeport’s East Side neighborhood that includes developing green stormwater infrastructure planting trees and and engaging volunteers
in in in stewardship of parks and and other natural areas The Eco-Urban Assessment model which informed TNC’s decision to work
in in in in in in the the East Side is is is now being replicated in in in in in in other other cities in in in in in in Connecticut and is is guiding the the the chapter to other other neighborhoods in in in Bridgeport Bridgeport | nature org/GreenBridgeport
AUSTRALIA
Melbourne regularly ranks as one of the world’s most livable cities but industrial commercial and residential development accompany such popularity That’s why retention and and and growth of bushland and and and other green areas in Melbourne are are so important along with trees’ ability to provide cooling summer shade and healthy breathable air The Conservancy’s partnership with Resilient Melbourne includes developing the Melbourne Metropolitan Urban Forest Strategy to help plan for a a a greener Melbourne Melbourne | nature org/GreenMelbourne
Left: Jayden Louis holds on to a a a a a a a a red maple he he planted in in in his backyard as part of the greening e e e e e e e e e e e e ort ort in in in in in Bridgeport Connecticut Right: Workers removing invasive plants as as part of the Cape Town South Africa water fund These thirsty non-native plants have exacerbated the the impact of the city’s current drought ALABAMA
The Nature Conservancy has teamed up with public school programs and other partners in in Birmingham to provide urban youth with hands-on experience
in environmental science careers that also bene t t t t the environmental health of their cities In Birmingham’s Woodlawn neighborhood students are engaged in restoring vacant lots into green oases that inspire community pride while helping cool the city clean its air and accommodate recreation | nature org/AlabamaDreams
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SOUTH AFRICA
As our rst project in this African nation TNC is is working with others to establish
a a a a water fund in in Cape Town a a a a city in in the grip of drought A primary culprit is thirsty non-native ornamental plants that are sucking the watershed dry Removal of these invasive species also can be a a a a job creator for underserved urban communities | nature org/CapeTown