by Michael Yadrick | Jul 10, 2015 | Science and Research
In order to meet the overall GSP goal of re-establishing and maintaining healthy urban forests by the year 2025, we strive to meet a number of primary targets each and every year: 1) new acres of invasive plants removed, 2) plants installed (planted), 3) acres of weed...
by Michael Yadrick | Jul 8, 2015 | Science and Research
The city is a big place that can take a lifetime to explore. Seattle has over 650 public stairs of varying lengths and elevation challenges, which allows us both an opportunity to see the Emerald City’s incredible assets as well as some great forests that you might...
by Michael Yadrick | Jun 30, 2015 | Science and Research
Ever wonder how GSP prioritizes work, classifies forest health and measures success? This summer, we categorized 54 acres as “Phase IV” in Seward Park alone. This means those restoration zones meet much of our criteria for a healthy forest. It doesn’t mean we...
by Michael Yadrick | Jun 30, 2015 | Science and Research
Have you seen this map before? The GSP Reference Map helps us track restoration within individual parks while also monitoring progress citywide. We unveiled this new map last year on the ArcGIS Online platform, and it is a key tool in carrying out our goal to...
by Michael Yadrick | Jun 30, 2015 | Science and Research
Bringing students into one of Seattle’s greenspaces allows students and educators to enter the ultimate outdoor classroom. It seems journal articles and newspaper/radio reports roll out weekly about the developmental and leardership-building benefits of getting kids...
by Norah Kates | Apr 15, 2015 | Science and Research
We’re excited to announce that the Green Seattle Partnership will be getting this year’s “Community Game Changer” award at Forterra’s Awards Breakfast on May 19th! The Community Game Changer Award recognizes that a sustaining and sustainable renaissance and...
