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The Forest Where We Live
The Forest Where We Live, a one hour documentary produced by Louisiana Public Broadcasting and narrated by actor Sam Waterston, tells the story of a fascinating and endangered habitat that eighty percent of our citizens call home: America's urban forests. Urban forests are critical components of every day life for the majority of Americans, yet they are often overlooked or taken for granted by most citizens.
The story of these vital ecosystems is the story of the American conservation movement. It is the story of deforestation caused by over development and biological disasters. It is the story of scientific discoveries and a new understanding of the economic, environmental and sociological impact of trees on community well-being. It is the story of individuals and organizations working throughout our country to ensure the future of this valuable natural resource. The Forest Where We Live effectively communicates the latest information on the benefits and relative costs of urban forests and raises public awareness of and appreciation for them. It was broadcast statewide in Louisiana in October 1997 and is being fed to public television stations throughout the country in February 1998. On the recommendation of the National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council, the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Program awarded a $ 120,000 grant toward the $243,506 project. For further information, contact Tika Laudun, Louisiana Public Broadcasting, 7733 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810-1009. Phone: (504) 767-4262 E-mail: tlaudun@lpb.gen.la.us Louisiana Public Broadcasting's web site can be found at http://www.lpb.org.
1995 Costs & Benefits of Urban Forests Project
Keywords: Costs and Benefits of Urban Forests Projects
