In Detroit, fewer than 60% of households have air conditioning, according to American Forests. That makes shade a vital ...

So, the researchers set out to determine how trees' cooling efficiency—the temperature reduction associated with a 1% increase urban tree canopy—changes across larger areas.

The city of Tampa is working to restore its tree canopy following back-to-back hurricanes. Urban foresters for the city estimate the storms may have destroyed as much as 5% of the shade canopy ...

How to check your trees after a severe storm The first major storm of the season hit Minnesota and Wisconsin on Monday, bringing hail, high winds and tornadoes. That type of weather can wreak ...

Summerville arborist and natural resource planner Justin Carpenter said the town’s tree canopy is shrinking. However, he said the trend is not a cause for concern — the change is part of the ...

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EUCLID, Ohio -- The city of Euclid on Saturday will hold the first public meeting to create a long-term vision for how to manage the city’s urban forest.

Sacramento city leaders want to drastically increase the number of trees in the city over the next two decades, implementing a new plan this week to help guide them toward new goals.

Eugene and Lane County planted new trees downtown for Arbor Day, turning concrete into canopy and giving names to a few leafy newcomers.

Teachey said the canopy is so large in Greenville County that it is unlikely to decrease, even though there's lots of trees on the ground.

LINCOLN, Neb., January 13, 2025--A national tree canopy assessment tool is now available for the first time, making it possible for cities to view the status of their local and regional tree ...

Despite their promises for a greener environment, our city and regional leaders have failed us in creating the much-needed tree canopy for the city of Minneapolis. Local, regional and global ...