Submitted by AJ Cann on
Tree Cover

Tree cover is one of the best ways to moderate the impact of climate change, especially in urban areas, so how is your neighbourhood doing? More...

Analysis from Friends of the Earth has found that nearly half of English neighbourhoods have less than 10% tree cover, with lower-income areas having far fewer trees than wealthier ones. Data at neighbourhood level shows that Leicester is in the bottom third for tree cover in urban neighbourhoods. The interactive map allows you to zoom right in to individual specimen trees, as well as identifying areas where they are missing. How will you use this valuable tool?