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A view of the tree canopy in Palmer Park's Witherell Woods, the largest old-growth forest in the Tri-County area.
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The Metro: How resilient is Detroit’s tree canopy in the face of climate change?

David Leins, The Metro July 9, 2025

Climate change is affecting the trees in metro Detroit. The Eastern U.S. experienced an oppressive heat wave recently. There were...

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Give ’em shade: Nearly 90% of Detroit bus stops lack adequate sun protection

Amanda LeClaire July 2, 2025

Heat is now the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. — with 12,000 lives claimed annually — and...

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Detroit has partnered with the nonprofit American Forests, and a number of other state and local conservation groups, on an initiative to grow more trees in the city.
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Detroit’s tree canopy is growing, despite federal funding cuts

Amanda LeClaire April 2, 2025

American Forests, the nation’s oldest conservation nonprofit, says Detroit has planted 25,000 trees since launching a local tree equity partnership...

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