Press Release: Rhode Island DEM Division of Forest Environment Announces Comprehensive Technical Assistance Grant Program for Urban and Community Forests GIC and Rhode Island DEM Division of Forest Management have launched the Urban Forests for Rhode Island Technical Assistance Program. Click Here for Press Release All eligible applicants … [Read More...] about Press Release from Rhode Island DEM Division of Forest Environment
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Table Rock, South Carolina
We map natural assets to create green infrastructure plans and green prints.
Coastal Forest, Camden County, GA
GIC brings diverse stakeholder groups together to develop green infrastructure plans that meet community needs.
Tidal Stream, James City County, Virginia
Green infrastructure sustains a community’s social, economic, and environmental health.
Hot Springs, Arkansas
We are the leading nonprofit in the field of green infrastructure planning.
Cooper River, South Carolina
The result…better land use plans that work with critical ecological systems to support people and nature!
Econlockhatchee River, Orange County, Florida
What is Green Infrastructure?
Green infrastructure is the interconnected natural systems and ecological processes that provide clean water, air quality and wildlife habitat. Green infrastructure sustains a community’s social, economic, and environmental health.
What We Do…
Our team of conservation land planners and designers, geographers and foresters help states, counties, cities, towns, conservation groups and communities tackle critical natural resources decisions and create action plans for:
CONNECTED LANDSCAPES
for wildlife and people.
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RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
for climate adaptation.
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GREEN CITIES
for healthy people and economies.
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GIC is Hiring!
By Lauren
Come grow with GIC and create resilient, green cities and towns! Make a difference for our climate, wildlife, social equity and access to nature for all. The nonprofit Green Infrastructure Center is seeking community urban foresters and planners to work directly with cities and towns to launch tree planting plans and campaigns. There is one … [Read More...] about GIC is Hiring!

Storm Planning for the Urban Forest: A Webinar Series
By Lauren
Four Part Webinar Series: Join GIC's executive director Karen Firehock, AICP, GIC's director of Forest Conservation Matt Lee, ISA, TRAQ and Darren Green, Landscape Architect, Alexandria Louisiana for a series of webinars on storm planning for the urban forest. Karen, Matt and Darren will discuss assessing tree risk and creating standing debris … [Read More...] about Storm Planning for the Urban Forest: A Webinar Series
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Put GIC’s mapping, planning and design talents to work for your community. GIC has been hired by federal, state and local governments, conservation organizations, land trusts and civic groups. See examples of our work below. To learn more or request a quote for services, contact .
• Green Infrastructure Natural Landscape Plans
• Urban Forest Master Plans and Tree Canopy Mapping
• Resiliency/Sustainability Plans
• Conservation Development Plans
• Wildlife and Natural Corridors Plans
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