Option

Assess urban tree canopy, cooling capacity, and management needs

Option

Assess urban tree canopy, cooling capacity, and management needs

Examples from plans

This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

Option from plan Hazards Sort descending Assets Region Source Plan
Evaluate the budget implications of additional watering/establishment care, storm/drought maintenance, and tree removal and replacement. Drought Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy Northwest City of Seattle, WA: Preparing for a Changing Climate (p. 25 (pdf p. 48))
Complete an urban tree canopy analysis to determine the ability of parks, tree canopy and wind flow to cool surrounding areas. Extreme Heat Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy Southeast West Palm Beach, FL - Rethink Paradise: Sustainability Action Plan