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Alexus Johnson looks at the backyard of her great-grandmother's home in Washinton Heights, where many of the trees are 80 years old.

Charlotte's Declining Tree Canopy Hides Years Of Loss In Historically Black Neighborhoods

Michael Falero

Charlotte has been losing trees for years, leaving some neighborhoods with less shade than others. New data shows a different way of looking at which…

The study used 2016 federal agricultural aerial photos and 2016-17 NC Emergency Management images.

Energy & Environment

Study Finds Tree Canopy Isn't Growing; Should City Alter Goal?

David Boraks

Charlotte's tree canopy was little changed from 2012 to 2016, shrinking only slightly as trees were cut for development. A new study delivered to the City…

A Yoshino Cherry tree in east Charlotte is the 2019 Charlotte Tree of the Year.

Energy & Environment

In A City Of Trees, This Japanese Cherry Is Prize-Worthy

David Boraks

We Charlotteans love our trees, from majestic oaks to flowering fruit trees. When city officials and the people who care for those trees gathered for the…

Erin Oliverio, the city of Charlotte's Tree Canopy Program manager, spoke at Tuesday's TreesCharlotte Big Tree Summit.

Energy & Environment

At Big Tree Summit, Worries About Charlotte's Tree Canopy

David Boraks

Charlotte arborists, city officials and tree lovers celebrated the city's efforts to preserve its tree canopy at the annual TreesCharlotte Big Tree Summit…