CITIZENS is honored to have been chosen by the Florida Urban Forestry Council as the winner of the 2011 Friends of our Urban Forest awards program in the category of Outstanding Tree Advocacy Group.
The Florida Urban Forestry Council awards selection committee considered that CITIZENS' NeighborsReplanting Neighborhgoods/Citizen Forester initiative stood above all other applicants in exemplifying excellence in Urban Forestry throughout the State of Florida.
CITIZENS can only say thanks to all of those who have been part of our family, this award is a reflection of all your support and good work.
Volunteering and Learning about our Unique South Florida Ecosystems
Did you know that Miami-Dade County’s urban canopy stands at a dismal 12%, with some areas around the County only hosting 1 to 3% coverage? The national average for urban canopies stands at 33%, with 45% coverage being optimal. CITIZENS, along with its many partners, including volunteers like you, is expanding our urban forest. CITIZENS' Urban Greening and Community Forestry is targeting the areas with the lowest tree canopy, and allowing residents to adopt trees for their communities.
To learn about our urban forest and our unique ecosystems, like Virginia Key, browse through our site. CITIZENS is committed to providing environmental education to all of south Florida.
Must have's for understanding Virginia Key ecosystem and our urban forest: -VirginiaKeyGuidebook; -FPLGuidetoTrees. Feel free to contact us for more information.
Please call us at 305-648-0000 or e-mail us at info@abettersouthflorida.org to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Citizens for a Better South Florida, Inc., a private 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization is dedicated to providing environmental education, particularly to the diverse underserved community that inspires active stewardship and preservation of the South Florida environment.
