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Denver, CO partnered with American Forests to map tree and green spaces equity

Denver, CO mapping tree and green spaces equity

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The City of Denver partnered with American Forests the non-profit conservation organization to map tree canopies. The interactive map using geospatial and census data to reveal which parts of city are less protected by tree cover and more exposed to unhealthy heat levels. The results indicated that communities of color and low-income neighborhoods across the city have fewer trees and less access to shade compared to predominantly white and affluent neighborhoods.

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Healthy forests — in both large landscapes and cities — are our pathway to slowing climate change and promoting social equity

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