Overview
This article by the USDA Forest Service discusses several studies conducted by Geoffrey Donovan, including his studies on the effect of trees on babies’ birth weight and how trees influence crime. Additionally, the article mentions how his findings influence where and why trees are planted and how urban forests are maintained.
About
About the USDA Forest Service
The USDA Forest Service is part of the United States Department of Agriculture. More than 30,000 employees work for the agency throughout the country to manage forest resources, conduct research, and influence public policy outcomes around natural resource management, including in urban forests.