Looking towards the future In an era of climate change, what does our shared future hold? We believe in a future where every Boston resident lives in a neighborhood with a healthy and mature tree canopy— where every block has trees to keep hot summer streets shaded and cool, has leaves to capture air pollutants, and has roots to absorb rainwater and keep basements dry. We believe in a future where every Bostonian understands the importance of trees and connects to a tree in their yard or street. Boston’s Urban Forest Plan In September Boston released its first ever Urban Forest Plan, a blueprint for growing Boston’s forest for decades to come. Ranging from staffing and care to planting and education, the plan calls for increased coordination, new education programs, and deepened collaboration among the government, nonprofits, the private sector, and residents. 8 Former board chair, Atyia Martin, giving remarks at the release of the UFP