This week on Gritty and Green, Meredith Nutting explores Philadelphia’s urban forests from before settlers landed to its current state. She is joined by Jacelyn Blank of Philly Tree People to discuss the importance of street trees, how to get them and the process of maintaining them.
For more information about the work that Philly Tree People does and how you can support them visit: http://www.phillytreepeople.org/
To find a Tree Tenders Group near you go to the PHS website and to read more about the Philly Tree Plan check out: https://www.phila.gov/documents/urban-forest-strategic-plan/
If you want more information about local sustainability go to https://www.greenphl.org