This year the city’s Community Tree Preservation Division released its Community Tree Priority Map, an interactive tool available for everyone from arborists to developers to community members. The map has a variety of uses, according to the news release, which notes that “tree canopy data helps uncover disparities in historically under-canopied areas. This enables people to decide where activities like planting, tree care and community outreach could occur around Austin.” The red areas on the map indicate higher-priority areas where more tree-planting and tree stewardship is needed. Check out the map to see if your neighborhood needs more trees.
