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Hopewell reviews tree-canopy plan with Green Infrastructure Center; citywide canopy 45%
Summary
A Green Infrastructure Center presentation proposed a strategic tree canopy plan for Hopewell, reporting 45% current canopy cover, an equity-based planting priority map, and an estimate that existing trees absorb ~27,000,000 gallons in a 10-year, 24-hour storm event; the council was asked to review proposed goals and next steps.
Representatives from the Green Infrastructure Center told the Hopewell City Council that about 45% of the city is covered by tree canopy and proposed a 10-year strategic plan to maintain that coverage.
Kendall Toppings and Jessica Huang, the center—s presenters, said the analysis uses aerial imagery and heat-surface data to identify priority planting areas and to guide an equity-focused program. "You guys have 45% of the city is covered in tree canopy," the presenters stated during the briefing, and…
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