South LA Tree Coalition

Our mission: To preserve, protect and grow the South Los Angeles tree canopy.

[USC Price School @USCPrice]

A new USC study reveals a striking disparity in tree coverage between South #LosAngeles, which averages only 13% canopy cover, and the citywide average of 21%.

As #ClimateChange intensifies, local leaders are calling for more trees to help cool their neighborhoods and improve public health.

Lead researcher and #USC Price assistant professor Santina Contreras emphasizes that including community voices in urban forestry efforts is crucial to creating a greener, more equitable South L.A.

Read more: https://t.co/t3ngueDFUW

@USC @USCDornsife @SouthLATrees @ResearchAtUSC

[South LA Tree Coalition @SouthLATrees]

South Los Angeles community members share their thoughts on trees. @SantinaContrer @USCDornsife @USCPrice @USCAnnenberg

[South LA Tree Coalition @SouthLATrees]

The County & City of LA are creating Urban Forest Management Plans that set the vision for how we protect & maintain trees.
Join us Saturday for a neighborhood workshop at Palms - Rancho Park Branch Library! Share your vision & win a prize!
https://t.co/L9dTu4UszL
#UrbanForestLA

[South LA Tree Coalition @SouthLATrees]

We need your input! The County and City of Los Angeles are creating plans for the future of trees in our communities. Take this 5 minute questionnaire and your thoughts will help shape the plans.
https://t.co/dpGFhhZl2P
#UrbanForestLA