MattDaCatt t1_irxj47t wrote
Title is wonky/click baity: Here's a synopsis
Lower income/redlined areas have little to no tree coverage, which can make a big difference in shade/temperature control/air quality. It's another small detail that makes a big difference in terms of quality of life.
The trees that have been planted tend to be one species (red maple) rather than a variety. This is bad because it means that any disease effecting maples will destroy all of the trees that were planted in that area; this indicates that the effort to plant trees in these areas needs more attention than just planting whatever is cheapest or easiest.
No one is saying that having trees is racist, but if you have a wide variety, then you likely live in a historically affluent neighborhood (which may have been racially motivated in the past)
Cunninghams_right t1_irzqmvc wrote
they actually keep track of tree varieties that are already planted and try to diversify. however, they do try to avoid pest resistant trees like Ginko, because supporting local bugs has become a cause celebre. the end result of planting pest-prone trees is seeing a bunch of dead maples and oaks all over the place that need re-planting again and again.
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