Resources
Local Links
Northampton Urban Forestry Commission
Northampton’s seven-member Urban Forestry Commission, which includes the City’s Tree Warden, works to grow and protect the City’s public shade tree canopy
Meetings
The Commission meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month, 4:30-6:00 pm. Each meeting begins with a public comment period and public input and volunteer support are welcome!
Massachusetts Tree Wardens and Foresters Assn. – What is a Tree Warden?
Northampton My Tree Keeper: A map that tracks every tree on public land in Northampton. When you click on a specific tree, it shows detailed information, including photos of the species, the cost and benefit of each tree in dollars.
Northampton Public Shade Tree Commission Charter
In the News
Northampton strives to restore diminished urban canopy; seeks volunteers to plant 160 trees
Where should shade trees be planted in Northampton? City seeks input from residents
The New Yorker: What is a Tree Worth? A new study found that an additional ten trees on a given block corresponded to a one-per-cent increase in how healthy nearby residents felt.
Information Sources
Urban Tree Selection in a Changing Climate
UMass: Long-term Drought Effects on Trees and Shrubs
Urban Forestry Today: Webcasts
Mass.gov: Picks and Shovels: Urban and Community Forestry FAQs, Resources, and Fact Sheets
Specific Tree Information
Cornell University: Woody Plants Database
Cornell University: Recommended Urban Trees Collection
Wikipedia: List of trees and shrubs by taxonomic family