Top 10 Shade Trees

As September arrives, we start turning our attention to all things Fall. Climate change is a weightier topic we must consider as we look forward to cosier weather. 

The link between the Fall Season and efforts to combat the rapid surge of climate change may not be immediately obvious, but it is a connection that needs our attention.

Fall is the time to plant trees, and installing and planting more trees in your neighborhood is one of the most effective nature-based solutions to help curb the effects of climate change on a local level.

Properly managing the urban tree canopy helps reduce the ambient temperature of the air around homes in a community. Expanding and preserving the tree canopy can help mitigate the effects of rising temperatures.

Trees also help with stormwater management. Their leaves provide surface area to minimize rainwater reaching the ground while their roots soak up water from the soil. This helps curb stormwater that can cause flooding due to too much impervious area. 

Planting native trees is one way to support local efforts to impact climate change.