American Forests launched a tree equity map scoring neighborhoods statewide. Bellingham scored 85 overall, with downtown and city center showing lower canopy. City aims for 45% tree cover by 2050; ...

Despite the numerous benefits of urban trees, many low-income and minority neighborhoods lack adequate tree cover. This disparity, known as "tree equity," has become an increasingly pressing issue in ...

It's not enough to plant trees in cities. They need to grow in communities where access to nature has long been ignored. Low-income neighborhoods have fewer trees. Here’s why that’s a problem The ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is taking a look at equitable access to shade outdoors, or “tree equity,” and how this directly impacts health. According to data ...

You can find out how leafy your neighborhood is compared with others with a new online tool. The state Department of Natural Resources and American Forests, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit, ...

A new "tree equity" map is giving Washington residents another way to see how their neighborhood's tree canopy stacks up to others across the state. "Tree equity" refers to the concept that all ...