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 ...

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 ...

The article “How does your WA neighborhood rank for ‘tree equity’? Check this map” (Aug. 20, Climate Lab) notes “a fuller tree canopy comes with a host of benefits.” That’s why I’m glad that U.S. Rep.

Maisie Hughes was born in Washington, D.C., as was her mother. But, while her mom and uncles walked a street flanked by corridors of trees as kids, all that changed by the time Hughes was born. Over ...

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, ...

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; ...