Bellingham just completed a crucial step in its efforts to protect and maintain its urban forests. In the final days of August, the city published a wealth of information regarding Bellingham’s tree ...

October 14, 2025-- Higher levels of tree canopy cover may help prevent injurious pedestrian falls, according to a new study led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

SEATTLE — The city of Seattle lost 225 acres of tree canopy cover between 2016 and 2021, an amount roughly the size of Green Lake. This information was found in a study conducted by the city's Office ...

Urban trees can lower local air temperatures by 8-12 degrees Celsius in Central European cities, and up to 12 degrees Celsius at pedestrian level through radiation blockage and transpiration. This isn ...

Historic heat is forcing people to stay indoors or find relief, and experts say that the impact of shade cannot be overstated. Dr. Meeta Shah said staying out of the sun is critical on days like this.

SEATTLE — A newly finalized report from the City of Seattle showed around 255 net acres less tree canopy cover in 2021 compared to 2016. The city hopes to achieve 30% cover by 2037, with restoration ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As advocates work toward their goal of attaining 30% canopy cover across the city by 2035, a new study tackled fundamental questions at the heart of the effort: How much canopy ...