About Us
Our purpose is to return life back to the planet, where we have taken it away. Our foundation is created with environmental recovery aimed at the most devastated areas, these being cities and the urban setting. Vida en la Ciudad Foundation was created to allow anyone and everyone to actively take part in the mission to bring life and nature to these congested urban settings of cement and metal.
Turning ambitious dreams into reality
Our team works daily to see their gratifying environmental work come to fruition. We love what we do, we work happily while observing our small trees establish themselves and grow to shade spaces that were initially barren. This is only possible thanks to donations and sponsorships we receive, many of which are displayed on the trees themselves.
A city full of life
Nature never stops, it behaves as it must, and always will. By only respecting nature and allowing it to thrive, it will transform the urban landscape. It will change arid conditions to fertile ones in which life thrives, with fresher air, and a better climate. One of our primary goals through trees is to encourage presence and transit of resident and migratory species, resulting in the creation of a true Nature’s...
Our Actions
We understand that plants in general, and particularly trees represent one of the core pillars upon which life on earth exists. We are dedicated to finding adequate space in the harsh urban environment. We strive to attract and promote native life in spaces where concrete and steel once dominated. We want people to have direct, near contact with nature on a daily basis...
Eyes on every tree
We focus primarily on nursing trees through their early years in the harsh urban environment. We utilize technology, including GPS software designed specifically to help us care for young trees efficiently. We regularly monitor their status and work hard to ensure the survival of every individual tree.
Our process consists of regular supervision and intensive care, we water the trees during the dry periods...
Trees are the foundation upon which millions of living beings exist in this world. We believe it is our duty as humans on this planet to work towards reinstating trees where they used to be. We believe our work is most urgent where trees are less plentiful, that is why we have started in the cities, to bring back nature and life where it is most urgently needed.
CO2 Reduction
Important pollutant of urban environments, which grows greatly alongside vehicle density. CO2 Absorption provided by trees, along with the added Oxygen production actively combat climate change, directly from the same places it originates, improving the air quality for all city dwellers.
Water Retention
Trees play a direct role in the ground’s water retention. They help drain water from the surface and store it underground, reducing soil erosion.
Wind Control
Adequate tree planting can completely eliminate or partially reduce wind gusts that form in undesired man-made places, and create areas protected from the wind.
Energy Efficiency
The presence of a large amount of trees in an area greatly improves the weather because of trees’ natural role in the water cycle and the reduced sun exposure for all cars and homes. Trees in cities can help reduce climate control expenditure, and improve fuel economy.
Urban Ecosystem
Trees are vital homes and food sources for a growing number of native and migratory butterflies, bees, birds, mammals and other insects that visit our city.
Mental Health
Many studies have proven that work, study and general health are all greatly benefitted by the presence of trees and nature in the environment.
Balanced Climate
When trees are absent from an area where they were plentiful, unwanted, unnatural and unexpected climate changes occur. Trees help reduce heat waves and intense cold spells, as well as mitigate droughts or destructive floods that may come from excess rain.
Noise Reduction
Trees help mitigate and reduce loud sound emissions such as road-noise, providing natural cover and protection. Trees provide city dwellers with quieter, more peaceful environments, translating into improved rest and quality of life.
Humanity
Trees connect us to the place we live in, they encourage the development of a native identity and improve communities’ self-perception. The presence, scents, colors and essence of native trees are felt in the local culture and energy.
Aesthetics
Trees are majestic, their foliage, flowers, and fruits bring endless life and harmony to the urban ecosystem. They take the spotlight from the less appealing aspects of city life and bring us back to appreciate nature’s great sculptures, filled with life for everyone’s enjoyment and delight.
Why Trees?
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