American Heart Month

• 🌿💚 Celebrating Heart Health Month with the heartful support of trees! 🌳❤️They purify our air, ease stress, and call us outdoors. Let’s sync our hearts with the rhythm of nature for a healthier, happier life. 🌿🩺💙 #HeartHealth #HTHL # HealthyTreesHealthyLives | Visit HealthyTreesHealthylives.org to explore how trees positively impact our heart health.

• 🌳❤️ February marks American Heart Month. Do you realize that trees play a crucial role in supporting heart health? They offer a nutrient-rich environment, purify our air, alleviate stress, promote physical activity, and contribute to a heart-friendly atmosphere. A life centered on heart health is intricately connected with the vitality of nature. 🌳❤️🌿🩺💚 #HeartHealth #NatureBenefits #HealthyTreesHealthyLives | Visit HealthyTreesHealthylives.org to explore how trees positively impact our heart health.

• 🌿💚 Celebrating Heart Health Month with the heartful support of trees! 🌳❤️Trees benefit our heart health by providing a nutrient-rich diet, clean oxygen, reducing stress, encouraging physical activity, and maintaining a healthy environment. Let’s sync our hearts with the rhythm of nature for a healthier, happier life. 🌿🩺💙#HeartHealth #HealthyTreesHealthyLives | Visit HealthyTreesHealthylives.org to explore how trees positively impact our heart health.

• 🌿💚 Celebrating Heart Health Month with the heartful support of trees! 🌳❤️They purify our air, ease stress, and call us outdoors. Let’s sync our hearts with the rhythm of nature for a healthier, happier life. 🌿🩺💙 #HeartHealth #HealthyTreesHealthyLives | Visit HealthyTreesHealthylives.org to explore how trees positively impact our heart health.
• 🌳❤️February marks American Heart Month. Do you realize that trees play a crucial role in supporting heart health? They offer a nutrient-rich environment, purify our air, alleviate stress, promote physical activity, and contribute to a heart-friendly atmosphere. A life centered on heart health is intricately connected with the vitality of nature. 🌳❤️ 🌿🩺💚 #HeartHealth #HealthyTreesHealthyLives | Visit HealthyTreesHealthylives.org to explore how trees positively impact our heart health.
• 🌿💚 Celebrating Heart Health Month with the heartful support of trees! 🌳❤️Trees benefit our heart health by providing a nutrient-rich diet, clean oxygen, reducing stress, encouraging physical activity, and maintaining a healthy environment. Let’s sync our hearts with the rhythm of nature for a healthier, happier life. 🌿🩺💙#HeartHealth #HealthyTreesHealthyLives | Visit HealthyTreesHealthylives.org to explore how trees positively impact our heart health.

• 🌿💚 Celebrating Heart Health Month with the heartful support of trees! 🌳❤️They purify our air, ease stress, and call us outdoors. Let’s sync our hearts with the rhythm of nature for a healthier, happier life. 🌿🩺💙 #HeartHealth #HealthyTreesHealthyLives
• 🌳❤️ February marks American Heart Month. Did you realize that trees play a crucial role in supporting heart health? They offer a nutrient-rich environment, purify our air, alleviate stress, promote physical activity, and contribute to a heart-friendly atmosphere. A life centered on heart health is intricately connected with the vitality of nature. 🌿🩺💙 #HeartHealth #HealthyTreesHealthyLives 🌳❤️
• 🌿💚 Celebrating Heart Health Month with the heartful support of trees! 🌳❤️Trees benefit our heart health by providing a nutrient-rich diet, clean oxygen, reducing stress, encouraging physical activity, and maintaining a healthy environment. Let’s sync our hearts with the rhythm of nature for a healthier, happier life. 🌿🩺💙#HeartHealth #HealthyTreesHealthyLives

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Southern state forestry agencies mobilize for equitable access to heart-healthy greenspaces

In honor of American Heart Month in February, the members of the Southern Group of State Foresters (SGSF) proudly announce their commitment to support heart health through equitable access to forests and greenspaces. Heart disease remains a leading cause of mortality, and its impact on diverse communities demands a comprehensive approach to cardiovascular health. Research consistently demonstrates that exposure to nature can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and enhance overall cardiovascular health.

By working with local, regional and national partners, southern state forestry agencies are increasing tree cover in disadvantaged spaces and boosting equitable access to nature through the Urban & Community Forestry program.

“The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) included a historic $209 million investment in the Southern Region’s Urban & Community Forestry programs,” said Russell Bozeman, SGSF Chair and Mississippi State Forester. “This represents an unprecedented opportunity to expand access to heart-healthy environments. Our efforts are focused on making sure these investments make the greatest impact for the region’s underserved and disadvantaged communities.”

Some examples of Urban & Community Forestry projects being implemented in the South include:

• Alabama: Selma Tree Canopy Improvement & Tornado Relief
• Florida: Community Greening Youth Tree Program
• Louisiana: Share the Fruit Program
• Mississippi: Jackson State University Tree Planting Program
• Texas: Trees Count Mobile App
• Virginia: Heat Island Mitigation

(see all projects)

By expanding opportunities for deeper connections to nature, state forestry agencies in the South are helping contribute to the health and wellness of all, ensuring these benefits are accessible to every individual, regardless of background or demographic. The Southern Group of State Foresters invites individuals, communities and organizations to join in this important effort by encouraging others to spend more time in nature and take advantage of the many health benefits trees provide. Learn more at HealthyTreesHealthyLives.org.