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Most U.S. students and their families are city dwellers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 70 percent of the U.S. population lives and works in urban areas of 50,000 or more people, and the percentage is steadily rising. 
 
Many people think that “the environment” refers only to areas that are separate from humans. However, the environment is the sum of all living and nonliving components that affect people and other organisms. It includes both natural habitats and dense cityscapes. The environment influences people, and people both depend on and influence the environment.
 
The activities in Discover Your Urban Forest encourage learners to investigate environmental issues that affect their urban community. By inspiring youth to learn about the place they live, these activities help students better understand how the world works and what sustains them.