"New York City aims to boost tree canopy coverage to 30% by 2040, increasing from just under a quarter of the city. This plan includes every tree in the city, totaling nearly 7 million, and is designed to combat rising temperatures, absorb stormwater, and improve air quality."
"The city estimates it will need to add roughly 700 acres of canopy every year, equivalent to planting the size of about 5,100 fully forested city blocks by 2040. This ambitious plan emphasizes the importance of trees as essential living infrastructure."
"A major focus of the urban forest plan is equity, targeting neighborhoods with dramatically less tree cover, particularly in parts of the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens, where coverage can dip below 10%. The initiative aims to prioritize these areas first."
New York City has launched an ambitious urban forest plan to increase tree canopy coverage to 30% by 2040, a nearly 10% increase from current levels. The initiative encompasses all trees in the city, including street, park, and backyard trees, totaling nearly 7 million. This plan aims to combat rising temperatures, improve air quality, and enhance neighborhood livability. A focus on equity will prioritize neighborhoods with the least tree cover, while the city will protect existing trees and add approximately 700 acres of canopy annually.
Read at Time Out New York
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