Defines an ecosystem, an urban ecosystem, and the need for ecosystem-based management. Also, addresses managing the flow of natural cycles through the urban ecosystem, and building new policies that promote positive environmental actions. (LZ)

Addresses the need to make urban forestry information and resources available and understandable to everyone in an effort to organize and educate communities. The seemingly hidden aspects of the urban ecosystem are examined; and a sidebar looks at the air, carbon, and energy cycles and sustaining quality of life, in particular. (LZ)

Describes the goals of urban forestry, including use of urban forests as learning tools, and presents a brief review of agency contributions to environmental education curriculum resources. (MCO)

Describes techniques that help teach urban and suburban children the virtues of trees and forests. Includes a listing of book titles that may help teach children about trees. (MCO)

Provides examples of the benefits of research in urban forestry and examines the gap between the science of urban forestry and practices used by city leaders. (LZ)

Describes ways that groups and businesses involved in the urban forestry movement educate both the general public and specific audiences. Includes various lessons these groups seek to teach. (MCO)

Describes Outward Bound Urban Resources Initiative, a six-week summer course whose goal is to work with urban youth to develop solutions for local environmental problems. Among the activities described include converting city lots into parks, neighborhood cleanup, and tree planting. (MDH)