The Gowanus Canal Conservancy has developed the Gowanus Tree Network, a group of engaged and educated neighborhood stakeholders that is building a more sustainable urban forest in the Gowanus neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY.   The Network is improving street tree health, stormwater management, reducing heat island effects and improving neighborhood livability. Presented by Karl Honkonen and Natasia Sidarta, US Forest Service/Eastern Region, State & Private Forestry and Gowanus Canal, at the 2020 SAF National Virtual Convention.