Why Protect Newton's Trees?

Join us online or in-person to hear from Dr. William R. Moomaw whose research for the last twenty years has documented the essential ecological services provided by mature forests and large mature urban trees. As the damage and loss is increasing around the world, and we see the impact of extreme weather with our own eyes in Newton, Dr. Moomaw's voice is more important than ever. He promotes “pro-forestation policies” for achieving climate goals and protecting public health in cities from the worst impacts of climate change. Like Dr. Moomaw's advocacy, the advocacy goals of the Be A Tree Protector campaign is to raise awareness of how mature trees fight climate change and to build support to protect these trees from neglect, drought, construction activity, mulch volcanoes, gas leaks, and other threats. Free and open to all.