Growing a Healthier, Safer, and More Resilient Pine Hills
Through the Orlando Metro Treesilience Program, Pine Hills Community Council is helping strengthen tree canopy, support climate resilience, and protect vulnerable neighborhoods from the impacts of extreme heat, storms, and unhealthy trees.
About Treesilience
The Nature Conservancy is working in Orlando to ensure that healthy tree canopy exists in vulnerable communities in the face of climate change.
Homeowners who are more vulnerable to extreme weather events often lack the resources for preventive tree maintenance, increasing their risk of damage caused by unhealthy or dying trees.
PHCC’s Role
Pine Hills Community Council is proud to support this work as part of our commitment to Preserving a Clean, Safe & Prosperous Community.
This effort reflects our administration’s commitment to Participation, Accessibility, Collaboration, and Excellence as we continue Setting the PACE for a Better Pine Hills.
Reduces Heat
Healthy tree canopy helps reduce extreme heat and urban heat island effects.
Lowers Costs
Strategic tree canopy can help reduce utility costs and improve neighborhood comfort.
Improves Air Quality
Trees support cleaner air and contribute to a healthier environment.
Strengthens Resilience
Tree maintenance and planting help communities better prepare for climate impacts.
Three Core Components
Tree Health
Ensuring tree health through tree monitoring, preventive care, and maintenance.
Tree Planting
Replacing lost tree canopy through thoughtful and community-centered tree planting.
Workforce Development
Supporting the long-term goal of creating arborist-skills workforce development opportunities.
Using Data to Grow a Cleaner, Safer, and More Resilient Pine Hills
Treesilience connects community outreach with mapping, environmental data, and neighborhood-level impact. These tools help residents, partners, and decision-makers better understand where tree canopy, green infrastructure, and nature-based solutions can make the greatest difference.
Explore the EcoUrban Assessment Story Map
This interactive Story Map highlights environmental challenges and opportunities across Orange County. It helps show how communities experience issues such as heat, tree canopy gaps, flooding, park access, and environmental vulnerability.
- View community-level environmental data
- Understand tree canopy and heat challenges
- Explore opportunities for nature-based solutions
Learn About the EcoResource of Orange County
The Nature Conservancy’s EcoResource of Orange County is a free public mapping tool that brings together environmental, economic, health, and socioeconomic data to support equitable conservation, smart growth, resiliency, and green infrastructure planning.
- Access tree canopy and urban heat maps
- Support smarter planning and community advocacy
- Identify areas where green investment can help most
Why This Matters for Pine Hills
The Orlando Metro Treesilience Program supports PHCC’s commitment to Preserving a Clean, Safe & Prosperous Community by connecting residents to tree maintenance, canopy restoration, environmental education, and long-term opportunities in green workforce development.
Community Partners
Orlando Metro Treesilience is powered through collaboration between community organizations, environmental leaders, and regional partners committed to building a greener and more resilient future.
Want More Information?
For more information on the Orlando Metro Treesilience Program, please contact Pine Hills Community Council.
Together, We Can Make a Difference.