Past Projects
Addressing “no-tree requests” in Detroit, Michigan
Between August 2014 and May 2017, Dr. Carmichael (founder of Fair Forests) helped the non-profit organization The Greening of Detroit to understand why 25% of Detroit residents eligible to receive a free street tree between 2011-2014 chose to decline this offer.
Holyoke Urban Forest Equity Plan
From 2020-2021, Dr. Carmichael advised the city of Holyoke, Massachusetts on equitable and accessible strategies to engage residents in low canopy communities in creating an Urban Forest Equity Plan
Revising Ann Arbor's Urban Forest Management Plan
Fair Forests Consulting helped the city of Ann Arbor revise its 2014 Urban Forest Management Plan to include equity in the recommendations and community engagement strategies in 2021-2023.
Lessening health impacts of climate change
Fair Forests Consulting helped to create asynchronous training for Community Health Workers in Michigan to better serve clients vulnerable to health impacts of climate change (like extreme heat or flooding).
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