An interview with, Jordan, a member of our Green Crew, a workforce development program supported by San Francisco Public Works that provides paid urban forestry jobs for young adults.

At Friends of the Urban Forest, we believe planting and caring for trees is a low-tech, high-impact way to help San Franciscans in so many different ways. Trees cool hot streets, soak up stormwater, and just as importantly, offer quiet relief for the mind. Everyone in our city deserves those benefits. That's why we prioritize planting where shade and calm are needed most. One proven benefit of trees is the boost they give to our spirits. A growing body of research shows tha

In honor of COP30 starting today, we’re sharing 4 reasons why street trees matter! Street trees are powerful tools to combat the effects of climate change. You can help grow our urban forest by raising awareness around the importance of street trees. #1 Provide shade and cooling As heat waves become more common, trees help to reduce urban heat effects by shading sidewalks, streets, and homes. That means lower indoor temperatures, less strain on vulnerable residents, and red