Community forestry planning and stewardship for a shady future
Project Description
The Southwest New Mexico Community Forestry Project aims to plant trees and provide technical support to community partners in southwest New Mexico to ensure that our trees are cared for like the valuable resources we know them to be.
Trees provide so many benefits that should be available to everyone, including beautification, natural cooling, increased walkability, increased economic value in shopping districts, improved air and water quality, increased property values, physical and mental wellbeing, habitat for birds, pollinators and other wildlife, heat mitigation, stormwater collection, and so much more.
We want to help you gain the benefits of trees for your community.
We are working in Silver City, Santa Clara, Hurley, Bayard, Deming and Lordsburg over the next five years to grow each community’s tree canopy by providing planning, logistics, and planting assistance to improve the health of our community trees.
NEW! Community Forest Management Plans Now Available for Lordsburg, Hurley, Santa Clara, and Bayard
A well-managed community forest can provide multiple benefits that support community goals for its development. However, just like any infrastructure, urban trees require an ongoing investment of both time and money to ensure they remain healthy and continue providing the services that the community values.
The Community Forest Management Plans for Lordsburg, Hurley, Santa Clara, and Bayard are designed to be a practical guide for each community, outlining specific implementation strategies for the planting, care, and general management of the community forest.
Click on a municipality below to explore the draft Community Forest Management Plans: Lordsburg, Hurley, Santa Clara, and Bayard.
The public comment period is now open for the Lordsburg Community Forest Management Plan. Submit your input by October 19. The public comment period for the Santa Clara, Bayard and Hurley Community Forest Management Plans is now closed.
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Resources
Access a library of resources to help you with tree planting, tree care, and other tree-related topics.
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The Southwest New Mexico Community Forestry Network provides ongoing support to partner communities, including connecting those needing tree-related services with practitioners located in southwest New Mexico.
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