Community forestry planning and stewardship for a shady future
Project Description
The Southwest New Mexico Community Forestry Project aims to plant trees and provide technical support to community partners in southwest New Mexico to ensure that our trees are cared for like the valuable resources we know them to be.
Trees provide so many benefits that should be available to everyone, including beautification, natural cooling, increased walkability, increased economic value in shopping districts, improved air and water quality, increased property values, physical and mental wellbeing, habitat for birds, pollinators and other wildlife, heat mitigation, stormwater collection, and so much more.
We want to help you gain the benefits of trees for your community.
We are working in Silver City, Santa Clara, Hurley, Bayard, Deming and Lordsburg over the next five years to grow each community’s tree canopy by providing planning, logistics, and planting assistance to improve the health of our community trees.
NEW! Community Forestry Survey Results
Public input and local knowledge play a vital role in shaping our communities. Through surveys, our team engaged with residents, local officials, and community partners to gather insights that are guiding the development of Community Forestry Plans in participating towns.
Survey results reveal strong community support for more trees, native plants, and green spaces to enhance urban environments, provide shade, improve air quality, and promote biodiversity.
Click on a community below to explore the survey findings:
Communities
Resources
Access a library of resources to help you with tree planting, tree care, and other tree-related topics.
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The Southwest New Mexico Community Forestry Network provides ongoing support to partner communities, including connecting those needing tree-related services with practitioners located in southwest New Mexico.
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