Typically, Urban Forestry studies are carried out at the city or county level, but this comprehensive analysis provides insights into the broader environmental and economic impact of trees across the state.
Key Findings From The Southwest Region Include:
• The average urban tree canopy coverage in Southwest Florida is 32 percent.
• The Southwest region of Florida gained 4,000 acres of tree canopy, the highest among all regions studied.
• Cape Coral leads the state in adding tree cover, with an impressive 2,868 acres gained during the study period.
• Cape Coral showcases the largest potential planting area, covering 32,327 acres.
The increase in Cape Coral’s tree cover is directly related to its economic development, which has allowed our city to grow a vibrant tree canopy that will benefit current and future generations. Establishing and maintaining a sustainable urban tree canopy is vital to the social and economic growth of our city.
Trees play a vital role in our city’s green infrastructure and will become part of our cultural fabric as we continue to grow. The city will continue to seek new grant and reforestation initiatives to have our status as a leader in this field endure.
Future Forestry – Planting Trees For A Better Tomorrow
In the 1960s and ’70s Cape Coral, Fla., was cleared of most of the natural tree canopy for the development of residential lots. The process of digging canals to raise the average elevation disrupted the area’s natural foundation and soil.
Our mission is to rebuild the forest canopy and in the process clean the air, water and make a great home for other native plants and animals.
Create The Forests Of Tomorrow
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the secondbest time is today! Trees cool the earth and streets around them. This is south Florida; everyone could use some more shade and breaks from the heat!
Trees play a vital role in our city’s green infrastructure and will become part of our cultural fabric as we continue to grow.
Improve Water Quality
Trees improve water quality by slowing rain as it falls to the Earth, and helping it soak into the soil. They also prevent soil from eroding into our waterways, reduce stormwater runoff, and lessen flood damage. They serve as natural filtersto protect our streams, rivers and lakes.
Clean The Air
Trees absorb greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide) ammonia,sulfur dioxide and ozone and filter particulates out of the air by trapping them on their leaves and bark.
Create A Thriving Habitat
Trees provide shade that is necessary for keeping animals from the heat and protecting them from predators. Trees help support the entire food chain in a variety of ecosystems.
Creating an amazing urban forest in Cape Coral, Florida.
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