“Trees are good for your health.” This is a fact that we, at the Tacoma Tree Foundation, often share with our supporters, as do most organizations in our line of work. Yet, it is uttered so often and widely that it is at risk of becoming commonplace. Yes, trees and access to green spaces improve our health and wellness. But how and why? And what are the ramifications of access to green spaces–or lack thereof–for individuals and communities? To better understand the correlation between green spaces and health, we’ve been researching for answers. In this blog post, Kirsten Iverson, a PLU Environmental Studies student and Tacoma Tree Foundation intern, shares some of our findings.