Redlining was pervasive in American cities from the 1930s through the late 1960s. Maps were drawn specifically to ensure that Black people were denied mortgages. These discriminatory practices created ...

LINCOLN, Neb., January 14, 2025 /CSRwire/ - 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 ...

CHARLOTTE — With its reputation as a “Tree City,” Charlotte has often ranked among metro areas with the best tree canopies, though in recent years, there’s been a renewed emphasis on making sure that ...

TAMPA, Fla. - As Tampa looks for ways to cool down neighborhoods and improve environmental resilience, city officials are ...

A group of volunteers walked slowly through the Gibbon Woods neighborhood on Saturday, examining trees along the way. The group was led by Natasha Warren, from Charlotte's tree management team. She ...

The D.C. area’s council of governments wants to get at least half of the region covered in trees. After years of shrinking tree cover, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) adopted ...

Carmen Park, across from Faneuil Hall. Urban tree canopies may be able to reduce the effects of climate change in Suffolk County, Boston, which now has the state’s lowest air quality. ISABELLE ...

This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Kelly Hagen's name. Promoting the restoration of Pensacola's tree canopy across the entire city is the goal of the Citizens Tree Canopy ...