Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · View the paper (DOI)
A recent study suggests that trees are essential for mitigating the urban heat island effect, with 40% canopy cover required to trigger significant cooling effects. The research found that even small increases in tree density can lead to substantial reductions in temperatures, making tree planting a key strategy for city planners.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Study suggests trees are crucial to the future of our cities University of Wisconsin-Madison · Mar 25, 2019 · first to report
- City trees can offset neighborhood heat islands, Concordia researcher says Concordia University · Apr 26, 2019