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GIC maps natural assets to create green infrastructure plans and green prints.

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  • Conservation mapping, planning and design from wildlands to downtowns.

    Conservation mapping, planning and design from wildlands to downtowns.

    Table Rock, South Carolina

  • Coastal Forest, Camden County, GA

    We map natural assets to create green infrastructure plans and green prints.

    Coastal Forest, Camden County, GA

  • Wetlands Virginia

    GIC brings diverse stakeholder groups together to develop green infrastructure plans that meet community needs.

    Tidal Stream, James City County, Virginia

  • Arkansas

    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.

    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!

    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 Center

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

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

Landscape Connectivity
for wildlife and people.
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RESILIENT COMMUNITIES

Resiliency to sea level rise
for climate adaptation.
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GREEN CITIES

Healthy Green Cities
for healthy people and economies.
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The Latest from GIC…

Coastal Forest Resiliency

Press Release from Mississippi Forestry Commission and the Green Infrastructure Center

October 4, 2024 By Lauren

Mississippi Forestry Commission, in Partnership with the Green Infrastructure Center, Announces Those Communities Participating in the TREES MS Assistance Program  The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) and the Green Infrastructure Center, Inc. (GIC) have awarded urban forest planning and tree planting support to six Mississippi communities … [Read More...] about Press Release from Mississippi Forestry Commission and the Green Infrastructure Center

A Guide to Urban Forest Plans: GIC Publication

October 1, 2024 By Lauren

A Guide to Urban Forest Plans: Learn about the benefits of planning for and managing the urban forest as well as the differences between types of urban forest plans. Check out our self-assessment tool to determine where your urban forestry program falls in a tiered system and what the next steps are for strengthening your program. Learn about … [Read More...] about A Guide to Urban Forest Plans: GIC Publication

Earth Day Press Release from the Green Infrastructure Center

September 22, 2024 By Lauren

Earth Day Press Release: Green Infrastructure Center Expands to Help Reforest Cities The Green Infrastructure Center has secured several million dollars from the Inflation Reduction Act to hire an additional 12 staff to expand urban tree cover in more than 100 cities and towns over the next three years in VA, RI, SC, GA and MS. The funds were … [Read More...] about Earth Day Press Release from the Green Infrastructure Center

Press Release from Rhode Island DEM Division of Forest Environment

September 14, 2024 By Lauren

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

HIRE US!

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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Featured Publications

No Image Available Hampton Natural Infrastructure Resiliency Plan Virginia GIC, Inc.
No Image Available Bristol RI Strategic Tree Canopy Plan Rhode Island GIC, Inc.
No Image Available Barrington RI Strategic Tree Canopy Plan Rhode Island GIC, Inc.
No Image Available East Providence Strategic Tree Canopy Plan Rhode Island GIC, Inc.
No Image Available A Guide to Urban Forest Plans South Carolina Karen Firehock and Lauren Doran
No Image Available Strategies for Conserving James City County’s Natural and Cultural Assets Virginia GIC. Inc
No Image Available Strategic Green Infrastructure Planning Karen Firehock
No Image Available Storm Planning for the Urban Forest-Mod 1 GIC Inc.
Check out our RESOURCES page to see our many planning books and reports authored by GIC!

Green Infrastructure Center

414 East Water Street,
Charlottesville, VA 22902

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