---
title: "Forests in Cities Network: Fact Sheet"
slug: "forests-in-cities-fact-sheet"
tags: ["casemaking", "urban forested natural area", "urban forest management", "national", "research", "communication", "community of practice"]
updated: 2021-12-01T21:14:42Z
published: 2021-12-01T21:14:42Z
---

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# Forests in Cities Network: Fact Sheet

This fact sheet introduces the topic of forested natural areas to people unfamiliar with the concept, and describes forests from the 12 cities in the [Forests in Cities Network](https://naturalareasnyc.org/national).

### In a nutshell, this resource offers:

- A description of the many social and ecological benefits offered by forests in cities, with specific examples from 12 U.S. cities.
- Statistics about forests in cities from the 12 U.S. cities, such as total number of acres and percent native plant cover.
- An explanation for why forests in cities need management and resources.

### How to use this resource:

- As an introduction to forests in cities for officials, partners, or funders who are unfamiliar.
- As a tool to advocate for increased funding and resources for forests in cities.
- As a resource to demonstrate how other cities recognize forests in cities and the need for consistent management.

**Date published:**2021

**P****oint of contact:**Sophie Plitt, National Partnerships Manager, Natural Areas Conservancy, [sophie.plitt@naturalareasnyc.org](mailto:sophie.plitt@naturalareasnyc.org)

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## Related

- [The Care of Forested Natural Areas in American Cities](/care-of-forested-nautral-areas.md)
- [Realizing the Potential of Urban Forests](/realizing-potential-urban-forests.md)
- [Forests in Cities: The Importance of Forested Natural Areas Across the U.S.](/importance-forested-natural-areas-across-us.md)