When managing the urban forest, it is essential to focus on building a community's capacity to deal with current environmental and climate challenges. Otherwise, important perspectives may be overlooked, perpetuating inequities.
To build community capacity, it is necessary to:
- Raise awareness of nature-based solutions
- Provide support and resources that alleviate current injustices
- Promote trust building, shared visioning and co-design processes
UConn's Urban and Community Forestry team produces science-based materials to support practitioners in their journey to inclusive decision making:
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