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Apr 30, 2013 · After the glaciers receded and before European settlers arrived, what would one day be called Tree Town was part of an oak savanna, a vast grassland dotted with widely scattered trees. Though it looked natural, that landscape was actually a human creation.
The legend says, in part, that the wives of the two, Ann and Mary Ann, were fond of sitting under a wild grape arbor built by their husbands. John and Elisha were so enamored by the sight of their ...
Sep 28, 2015 · Known as “Tree Town” by its residents, Ann Arbor is true to its nickname. The local community’s action plans and efforts in the local forestry is robust. In the past year, the City Council adopted a new plan for managing the urban forestry .
Jul 21, 2021 · ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Forty homes around Ann Arbor will get new trees this fall as the city celebrates 40 years as a recognized “Tree City.” The city of Ann Arbor announced Monday that it will plant...
- Tree Inventory
- Urban Tree Canopy Assessment
- Cool Calculator
- Itree Eco Analysis
- How Much Does The Community Benefit from City-Owned Public Trees?
Ann Arbor takes advantage of an online mapping toolthat allows staff and residents alike to see the location and species of each city maintained tree within the City of Ann Arbor. Users can see this map on any computer or mobile device with internet access.
This assessment (4.9 MB PDF) was part of an effort between the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and AMEC Earth and Environmental, Inc. (AMEC), with funding assistance from the U.S. Forest Service. The objective was to map and assessthe existing and possible Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) in Ann Arbor and help prio...
Estimate the benefits of trees around your home using the National Tree Benefit Calculator-- type in your zip code, tree species and tree diameter.
In 2012, the city partnered with Davey Resource Group and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources with funding from the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program to conduct an i-Tree Eco Analysis in Ann Arbor. The iTree Eco Analysis (1.45MB PDF)calculated the benefits that Ann Arbor's urban forest, both public and private trees...
Replacement Value
The urban forest provides many benefits. Sustained planting and maintenance efforts have led to an increase in the number of large trees (those reaching maturity) and small trees representing newly planted trees. Some of the benefits provided by these trees are detailed below.
Cleaner water
Stormwater run-off is the most prevalent water quality problem in the nation. Trees in the urban environment decrease the quantity of stormwater run-off and improve the quality of run-off that eventually reaches local lakes, streams, and reservoirs. 1. The urban forest canopy, along with tree branches, bark, and mosses, captures and stores precipitation, delaying the onset of peak flows and reducing the total amount of run-off that reaches urban waterways via the storm drain system. 2. Trees...
Healthier air
24,000 pounds of annual air pollutants removed Value of all Ann Arbor Public Trees: $89,706 Air pollution is a serious health threat that causes asthma, coughing, headaches, respiratory and heart disease, and cancer. The urban forest mitigates the health effects of pollution by: 1. Absorbing pollutants like ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide through leaves 2. Intercepting particulate matter like dust, ash and smoke 3. Releasing oxygen through photosynthesis 4. Lowering air temperatur...
May 11, 2022 · The city of Ann Arbor, affectionately known by the nickname “Treetown,” boasts more than 100,000 trees along its streets and in parks. Taking care of this urban forest takes a dedicated team of city foresters, arborists, and committed residents.
Mar 27, 2024 · Ann Arbor is affectionately called “Tree Town” due to its abundant urban tree canopy. This green city takes pride in its commitment to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of its surroundings. With approximately 18,605 acres of land, 6,015 acres are designated as urban tree canopy, contributing to the city’s nickname.
