North Sydney has lost canopy cover over recent decades – with impacts for local air quality, climate and health.
This and other findings of Council’s most recent canopy assessment will be covered in detail at our upcoming Urban Forest Health Check webinar (Thursday 22 August, 6.30pm).
Whether you’re concerned about the environmental, health or community benefits of trees, we’re losing them at an alarming rate.
The reasons for the dwindling canopy cover include changes to tree removal laws, trends towards paved outdoor areas, and the impacts of state government infrastructure projects – notably the B-line, Sydney Metro stations, and the Western Harbour Tunnel and Warringah Freeway Upgrade.
A healthy tree population has many advantages. From cleaning our air to providing shade, and creating habitat for wildlife to preventing the ‘urban heat island’ effect, we need trees to maintain a healthy and liveable environment.
In the webinar, Council’s Urban Forest Officer will present a ‘health check’ on our urban forest, the actions Council is taking to remedy the damage, and how everyone in our community can help.