Lopez Urban Farm Tree Planting

Benefits of the Event: 

• Strengthening Pomona's Urban Forest- An urban forest is a network of woodlands and trees that are part of the city landscape. The urban forest can be comprised by parks, street trees, trees on home properties, and any places with trees as well as the vegetation underneath the trees. One of the least costly ways to help improve our local air quality and provide shade for our communities is by strengthening and expanding the urban forest canopy. We can do this by supporting green networks through the current maintenance of trees, the soils and planting of more trees. 

•  Benefits of planting trees: Planting more trees will provide many benefits to Pomona including:

  • Air Quality: Filters pollutants and particulate matter from the air

  • Shade and Cooling: Ambient temperatures near trees tend to be lower because trees help cool the air through shade and transpiration

  • Water: Stormwater capture/groundwater recharge

  • Soil: provide nutrients for the soil

  • Wildlife: Trees are home to a variety of species and migrating species

  • Health: Reduces stress, improves mental health, people are more likely to go for a walk or bike ride in places with more trees

  • Energy Savings $: Houses with trees tend to be cooler reducing the need for air conditioners during the hotter months. This also helps reduce ghg emissions needed for energy.

  • And much more!

California Native Plant Benefits: The trees that will be planted are California Natives. California Native plants have developed adaptations to thrive in our local climates and soils. Most of these plants need minimal water and can survive during long periods of drought. These plants also are resistant to pests and diseases and need minimal maintenance.