Boston’s Food Forests Take Root as a Climate Equity Strategy

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By By Ryan KrugmanOct 3, 2025, 4:55 am280 ptsTop
A decade of organizing has turned trash-strewn lots into edible parks. Now Boston is expanding food forests as part of its climate action plan. By Ryan Krugman “Edible forests” are popping up in Boston. Scattered across the city, once-empty lots have been overtaken by fruit trees and berry-filled bushes.…

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