Description
Trees in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB) and the City Trees Program plant trees in the city. MPRB takes care of trees on public land, like city boulevards and parks. The City Trees program helps plant more trees on private property.
Trees are important and provide many benefits, including:
- Reducing the effects of climate change
- Cooling homes and the surrounding environment
- Providing shade
- Providing habitat for wildlife
- Reducing water runoff from storms
- Increasing property values
- Reducing heating and air conditioning costs by shading or screening our homes
In Minneapolis, not everyone has equal access to the benefits trees provide. Neighborhoods that have fewer trees than other parts of the city also have high rates of residents with low-incomes and residents of color. The 2011 tornado also killed many trees in North Minneapolis.
Indicators
Indicators help us track our progress towards our goals. The indicators for this strategy are:
- Trees planted on private property through the City Trees program
- Percent of trees planted that are within Green Zones
What we’re doing
The City Trees program has planted and sold over 25,000 trees since the program began in 2006. In addition to planting trees, we also help remove dead and diseased trees and work with community partners to teach residents how to care for their trees. To respond to inequality in the urban tree canopy, we focus on underserved areas. This includes the Green Zones.
Learn more about the city trees program and how to get involved
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