Map prioritizes tree-planting

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.