We believe community wellbeing and forest condition must both be weighted during decision-making processes.

Connecticut has over 60% of tree cover, but it is also the state with the most amount of urban forest. Explore Connecticut's urban forest here.

We believe everyone should have fair access to nature's benefits regardless of their race, income, gender or background.

Connecticut has 5 of the 10 worst income-based disparities of tree cover distribution in the country. Explore Connecticut's disparities here.

We believe ALL communities must be prepared to overcome the environmental challenges that affect them.

In Connecticut, this means dismantling barriers that detract its environmental justice communities from being as equitable resilient as the rest of the state.

Core members of the UConn team include faculty, staff and students from UConn Extension, UConn Natural Resources and the Environment, UConn Center for Land Use Education and Research, and UConn Hartford's Research on Resilient Cities, Racism and Equity who work alongside municipal staff, urban forestry professionals, and community members to develop and implement radical solutions to complex urban issues.