Grow Your Knowledge, Grow Our Urban Forest
This page is your one-stop shop for learning about trees, urban forestry, and initiatives to make San Antonio a more sustainable city.
Bexar Branches Alliance serves as a tree educator and subject matter advisor to government agencies, private companies, non-profits, and community members throughout the Greater San Antonio Region.
Planting & Watering Your Trees
- Become a tree planting pro! Learn the steps to planting a healthy tree with this guide from the Texas Forest Service: Texas Forest Service – Planting Trees.
- Keep your trees thriving! This Texas Forest Service guide will show you how to properly water your new and existing trees: Texas Forest Service – Watering Trees.
Understanding Trees & Equity
- See how green your neighborhood is! The American Forests’ Tree Equity Map shows how many trees are in different areas, and how this affects people’s health and well-being.
- Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool: This resource identifies communities that may need more trees based on environmental and economic factors.
San Antonio's Urban Forest Champions
- Texas A&M Forest Service: This state agency protects Texas’s natural resources, including trees. They offer information on wildfire management, tree planting, and more.
- Texas AgriLife Extension: This education agency provides resources on drought mitigation, water conservation, and urban forestry.
Taking Action for Clean Air & Greener Spaces
- AirNow: Stay informed about air quality with this website from the US Environmental Protection Agency.
- My City’s Trees: Analyze urban tree data and see how trees are impacting your city (available in select cities).
- Texas Forest Action Plan (PDF): This plan outlines strategies for addressing Texas’s forestry needs, including urban forests.
San Antonio Initiatives
- San Antonio Tree Ordinance: Learn about the city’s regulations for planting, maintaining, and protecting trees.
- San Antonio Climate Ready Plan (PDF): See how San Antonio is tackling climate change.
Additional Resources
- USDA Food Access Research Atlas: This resource provides data on food access in the United States (helpful for urban agriculture planning).
- Vibrant Land (PDF): The Benefits of Food Forests and Urban Farms in San Antonio: This report explores the advantages of urban agriculture in San Antonio.
- Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization: This organization focuses on coordinated transportation planning for the San Antonio region.
- Bexar County Parks Master Plan (2008-2020): This plan outlines the development and management of Bexar County parkland. While it may not be the most recent plan, it offers historical insights.
- San Antonio Parks System Plan: This plan guides the development and programming of San Antonio’s park system. While it may not be the most recent plan, it offers historical insights.
- Project Learning Tree: This program offers environmental education resources for educators and youth.
We hope this information empowers you to plant trees, advocate for green spaces, and make San Antonio a more vibrant and sustainable city!
