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Urban wilds form an essential part of the City’s open space system. They play a key role in mitigating the adverse impacts of climate change.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Vast salt marshes once covered most of East Boston and the Dorchester shoreline, meadows dotted the hilltops of Roxbury, and pristine streams coursed through the forests of Hyde Park and West Roxbury. Although almost all significant portions of these habitats have been lost due to extensive human-induced manipulation of land and water, remnants of these original ecosystems — urban wilds — still dot the landscape and provide brief glimpses of the natural world.

BENEFITS OF URBAN WILDS

These urban wilds harbor native plants and animals and perform a wealth of ecological services, such as:


They offer refuge from hectic City streets and serve as outdoor classrooms for children and adults learning about nature. They also expand the range of landscape experiences beyond that of the dense built environment and manicured Boston parkland.

THE GOALS OF THE URBAN WILDS INITIATIVE ARE TO:

Learn more about the initiative and find a list of the Boston Urban Wilds by neighborhood at the Boston Parks and Recreation Website.

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