Have you used i-Tree Eco? Forest Research wants to hear from you

Have you been involved in an i-Tree Eco project or used research from i-Tree Eco to develop urban forest management plans in your organisation? If so, we need your help.  

Forest Research is evaluating the impacts of i-Tree Eco projects across the UK to better understand the benefits of running an Eco project, who they impact and why, and how they support urban forest management. 

From now until the end of October, Forest Research is asking those who have been involved with an i-Tree Eco project or used the data or reports, to complete a short survey. This could include: 

• Local authority staff involved in i-Tree Eco projects 

• Local authority departments or staff outside of tree / parks / greenspaces departments, non-greenspace or tree planning officers 

• i-Tree Eco project volunteers 

• i-Tree Eco delivery teams 

• Regional authority or national government departments 

• Other interested parties including community groups or individuals who have used the findings of i-Tree Eco projects 

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i-Tree Eco is designed to provide information on an urban forest such as its size and composition.  It can also assess and quantify several of the ecosystem services of urban trees, including carbon sequestration, air quality benefits, and reducing flooding. i-Tree Eco project results can be used to support tree planting and management, build the business case for economic investment in trees, inform a city’s sustainability and net-zero strategies, and support urban planning.  Many towns and cities across the UK have completed an i-Tree Eco project. Projects have also been conducted for single parks, estates, metropolitan areas and at county level. 

Anthony Schultz, Urban Forest Researcher at Forest Research said, “Our research is exploring how i-Tree Eco projects can create lasting change, including influencing policy and management, building capacity and knowledge, strengthening collaboration, and shaping attitudes towards urban trees and the benefits they provide. I would like to encourage as many people as possible to take part for us to build a comprehensive picture and analysis.” 

Complete the survey by 31 October: Evaluating impacts of i-Tree Eco 

This survey is voluntary, with results being anonymised to maintain confidentiality. Survey participants will be able to opt-in to further interviews to better understand impacts of i-Tree Eco projects. All personal data will be carefully dealt with as per GDPR requirements. 

For more information about i-Tree Eco in the UK including how to conduct an Eco project, visit i-Tree Eco Projects – Forest Research

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