Urban Forestry Part 3: Protecting Mature Forests and Wildlife Habitat Corridors
Preserving City Forest Credit’s Harvey Manning Park Expansion
Preserving century-old urban forests as wildlife habitat corridors offers a multitude of benefits for both the community and the environment. These green spaces play a crucial role as habitats for various plant and animal species. Acting as important wildlife corridors, they connect fragmented habitats and facilitate natural migration patterns.
Beyond their ecological importance, these urban forests provide valuable recreational and educational opportunities and promote mental well-being and ecological awareness within local communities. By preserving these natural treasures, we enhance ecosystem services and contribute to the development of sustainable and resilient cities, where humans and wildlife can co-exist harmoniously with nature.
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Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Efforts through the Harvey Manning Preservation project
Nestled within the majestic “Issaquah Alps” of Washington’s Pacific Northwest region, the Harvey Manning Park Expansion Preservation Project stands as a testament to the power of community-driven conservation efforts. Developed by the City of Issaquah in collaboration with local stakeholders, this project safeguards a 15.14-acre site within a larger 33-acre property, protecting a century-old forest of mixed conifer and deciduous trees. The Harvey Manning Park Expansion Preservation Project stands as a sanctuary of natural beauty and biodiversity. This 100+-year-old forest boasts a diverse range of tree species, including majestic Douglas Firs and Big Leaf Maples. By protecting this native forest, the project ensures the preservation of crucial habitat connections for wildlife, promoting biodiversity and supporting the ecological balance of the surrounding area.
The preservation of riparian and wetland habitats within the project site protects important wildlife corridors on Cougar Mountain and protects freshwater streams that feed into Tibbetts Creek, a vital salmon-bearing waterway and tributary to Lake Sammamish. Located within the urban growth boundary and the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area corridor, the Harvey Manning Park Expansion Preservation Project occupies a unique position within Issaquah’s city limits. By conserving this forested hillside on Cougar Mountain, the project maintains critical habitat connections to publicly held lands and safeguards the region’s natural heritage. Not only does the project contribute to the city’s commitment to maintaining a 51% tree canopy coverage, but it also serves as a powerful testament to the importance of balancing urban development with the preservation of open spaces and natural landscapes.
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City Forest Credits Leading Urban Forest Preservation in the United States
City Forest Credits is the national standard for greenhouse gas emission reduction and removal for tree projects in cities and towns. Developed by leading scientists, industry, and urban forest professionals, and recently endorsed by ICROA, the City Forest Credits set the bar for urban forestry projects.
“Giving these projects access to the carbon markets addresses three urban problems — continuing tree canopy loss in cities, a pervasive shortage of municipal funding for city forests, and inequitable distribution of city trees. ICROA’s endorsement validates the work CFC has done to develop these public interest credits with transparency and integrity.” — Mark McPherson, Executive Director of City Forest Credits
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