Grow Shade: Why Cities Need More Trees, Please

Trees don’t just make a neighborhood prettier; they make it healthier. Differences in canopy coverage can create significant disparities in temperatures. That means that areas with slim shade several degrees hotter than more-treed areas and summer is felt unequally across a city. Tree Equity is the movement to ensure everyone can live, work, learn, and play in a resilient space. Tune in to learn the history and the future of how trees influence public health and shared community values, while discovering how we can all support our urban forests. 

Presenter: Jamie King is an urban forester who brings specialized experience in community engagement, workforce development, urban planning, tree preservation, and tree canopy resilience to his role as Director of Coaching and Consulting for the Urban Forestry Field Delivery Team.