Welcome to the Houston Area Urban Forests project.

The urban forests and tree canopy of the Houston area provide shade, protect from floodwaters, clean the air, provide habitat, and enhance our quality of life. The Houston Area Urban Forests project identifies shared priorities for restoring and maintaining these essential natural assets in our urban areas. This effort is a joint venture between the Houston-Galveston Area Council, the U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities, Inc., American Forests, the Texas A&M Forest Service, and other local partners.