Tales from Urban Forests 3:The Urban Forest Healing Center/Every Tree Tells a Story

Summary:

Part 3 of the three part special documentary series on Urban Forests, from Soundprint. We look at the social and psychological benefits of trees in urban settings, and discover the cross-cultural meaning and impact of city parks on ethnic groups in New York and London.

Website:

http://talesfromurbanforests.org

Additional Credits and Funding:

The series, Tales from Urban Forests, is produced by the SOUNDPRINT Media Center, and supported in part by American Forests and the U.S. Forest Service. The Urban Forest Healing Center was produced by Jean Snedegar. Every Tree Tells a Story was produced by Judith Kampfner, and edited by Sora Newman. The programs were mixed by Jared Weissbrot. Soundprint is hosted by Barbara Bogaev.

Timely on:

May: Seasonal - spring/summer

Tones:

Engaging, Informational, Sound Rich

Language:

English

Description:

The Urban Forest Healing Center:
From the time he wrote ?Walden ? Life in the Woods? philosopher Henry David Thoreau understood the restorative value of trees to the human soul. More than 100 years later researchers are discovering why. Even in the most deprived inner city, trees and green space around buildings reduce crime and violence as well as promote a sense of community and well-being. Producer Jean Snedegar explores how Chicago is capitalizing on this research to change the pace of city life.

Every Tree Tells a Story:
Urban forests provide economic, social and cultural value to neighborhoods and cities. But what are the needs and expectations different ethnic and racial groups have for green space? And how does understanding those needs draw tighter communities? Producer Judith Kampfner compares the cities of New York and London, and the approach
new and old ethnic racial and immigrant groups have towards green
space.

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