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Greenprint Summit 2014
A Tremendous Success
April 4, 2014
Everyone knows the basics – trees clean our air and give us
shade. It’s common knowledge that trees are good. But, we’re really just
beginning to learn how good they
truly are. In January, Greenprint Summit 2014 brought together some of the most
advanced research from all over the country to connect the dots between trees
and public health.
Dr. Anthony Iton connected zip codes to life expectancy and
discussed the relationship between accessible green spaces and a person’s sense
of place. He states that, “Bad behavior produces disease, produces death –
that’s the medical model,” and that, “we have to change the narrative about
what is health, and who is valuable.”
Professor Bill Sullivan shared his research on the effects
of viewing greenery on stress levels and overall health outcomes. His research
shows that, “everyday exposure to trees enhances health through various
pathways across the life-span.”
With over ten expert speakers throughout the day, Greenprint
Summit 2014 elevated our understanding of the importance of trees in human
health and began to pave the way for planning greener, healthier communities.
If you missed out on attending this monumental event, or if you just want to
refer back to the cutting-edge research and motivational discussions, you’re in
luck!
Watch the videos and view the presentation slides from each speaker. Let’s keep the discussion alive and
spread this information throughout our communities. Together, we can build
healthy, livable communities in the Sacramento region by growing the best urban
forest in the nation.