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

The Atlanta City Council is scheduled to vote today on new rules to protect the city's famous tree canopy — and which critics say don't go far enough. Why it matters: Atlanta's falling short of ...

The city approved an urban forest plan with a big goal to plant 25,000 trees a year to nearly double the city's tree canopy ...

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 ...

Seattle, along with other cities, is struggling to balance the need for more housing with the preservation and growth of trees that help address the impacts of climate change.

Increasing tree species diversity is therefore considered a safe and beneficial intervention for forest managers, which also provides multiple co-benefits beyond human health, such as supporting ...

Before the advent of pumpkin spice lattes and Halloween decorations, the most reliable indication of autumn’s arrival lay in the tree canopy as its greens gave way to yellows and reds and its ...

National canopy assessment tool will help community leaders prioritize tree planting projects in areas of need.