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Augusta hit with extreme tree canopy loss due to Hurricane Helene, experts say

Hurricane Helene uprooted thousands of trees in Augusta, after making landfall on September 27. The final word on how much tree canopy was destroyed is still undetermined, experts say. “Augusta ...
Los Angeles Times

Feds award $1 billion to plant trees, combat extreme heat, including $100 million for California

California is among the states that will share in more than $1 billion in federal funding to help plant trees in an effort to mitigate extreme heat and combat climate change, officials announced last ...
WLRN

Miami-Dade has been planting more trees to protect from extreme heat. A new study shows an uphill battle

Volunteers get ready to plant trees and shrubs at Larry and Penny Thompson Memorial Park in South Dade. The county's goal is to achieve 30 percent tree canopy cover by 2030, up from about 20 percent ...
NBC Chicago

Importance of tree canopy cover highlighted during extreme heat

Historic heat is forcing people to stay indoors or find relief, and experts say that the impact of shade cannot be overstated. Dr. Meeta Shah said staying out of the sun is critical on days like this.
Business Wire

American Forests Awarded Catalytic USDA Forest Service Funding to Relieve Extreme Heat and Address Inequity Through Expanded Tree Canopy

Tree Equity nonprofit receives historic $50M investment to deliver funding and technical assistance for urban and community forestry programs WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, conservation nonprofit ...