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Canopy Bloomington outlines tree‑planting programs and warns of long‑term canopy loss
Summary
Canopy Bloomington presented to the council on Nov. 6, describing three program pillars (education, planting, community engagement), funding sources, and data showing canopy cover declines — the city’s canopy was 38% in 2018 with a forecasted 5% loss by 2048 without intervention.
Representatives of Canopy Bloomington presented the nonprofit’s work and partnership with the City of Bloomington at the Nov. 6 Common Council meeting, describing tree‑planting, youth workforce development and community engagement programs.
Philippa Guthrie, president of Canopy Bloomington, told the council the organization has planted 241 trees since its founding in 2021 and works with partners including the city, MCCSC,…
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