The average tree canopy across Los Angeles is 21%, but in neighborhoods such as South Los Angeles and Pacoima it is only 5% to 7%. By contrast, in affluent areas such as Los Feliz and Brentwood, it is as high as 40%.
Read the story of LA's urban tree canopy disparity, the groups trying to grow a better balance, and the barriers they face.
UNESCO Green Citizens Podcast: At the Forest School
In Perth’s quiet suburb of Padbury, Western Australia, Environmental Researcher Grey Coupland is giving rise to a green transformation, one school at a time, by planting Miyawaki forests. Join Grey Coupland and a troop of eager schoolchildren in planting their inaugural mini forest on this episode of the UNESCO Green Citizens podcast.
Researchers continue to build new links between human health and trees, from lowering blood pressure to helping babies grow and thrive. Hear about these studies and how communities can create healthier environments by planting trees in this NPR story.
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Join us May 22nd for a discussion spanning urban forestry’s racist past to its tech-enabled future. Guests Dr. Nadina Galle and Dr. Christine Carmichael will share stories and insights from their new books. In The Nature of Our Cities, Dr. Galle details her journey around the world, connecting with scientists and citizens who are harnessing emerging technologies to unlock the power of the natural world to save their cities. Dr. Carmichael’s book, Racist Roots, reviews how our nation’s troubling history with racism affected urban forests and details steps we can take to participate in the movement for healthier urban forests for all people.
We will raffle off copies of both books to live attendees.
Charlotte's Blueberry Park is already a forager's dream, with thousands of blueberry shrubs to pick from in the summer. Metro Parks Tacoma wants to take it further. A food desert surrounds the park and thanks to a state grant, plans are underway to grow a free food forest, allowing anyone to forage year-round for a variety of fruits, nuts, and herbs.
Tree-Removal Laws Must be Tightened if We Want our Cities to be Liveable and Green
Adelaide, Australia is losing 75,000 trees a year, mostly on private land. A policy review found the region has the weakest tree-protection laws in the nation. See how tightening tree-removal laws can help keep the city livable and green.
A picture is worth a thousand words... so we've made it to make it easier for TreePlotter users to manage their tree photos. The new Photo Viewer feature centralizes all your photos, from inspections to work records, and simplifies navigation with thumbnail galleries and seamless toggling. This feature is rolling out for all TreePlotter INVENTORY clients.
How Satellites and AI Ignite Hope in Canada's Battle Against Wildfires
In 2023, Canada faced a relentless onslaught of over 6,500 wildfires. A dedicated effort is now underway to develop formidable preventative measures, and satellite imagery and AI are a new part of the strategy.
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR: Cecil Konijnendijk and Joost Verhagen discuss the 3-30-300 rule, a new rule of thumb for urban greening. Cecil and Joost will explore how urban greening benchmarks are evolving, including urban forest quality indicators, better integration of social and health benefits, and a greater focus on crown volume.
