Calgary Tree Equity 

Picture your street on a hot summer afternoon. Is there a tree to stand under? Tree equity is about making sure the answer is yes, for everyone. The Federation of
Canadian Municipalities puts it this way: "Tree equity is a dimension of urban forestry that seeks to address disparities in how urban forests and other green spaces are distributed in communities across Canada."

In simple words, tree equity means sharing trees fairly, so everyone can enjoy their benefits, no matter their income, race or where they live. Right now, that isn't the case. Across Canada, neighbourhoods with lower household incomes and more BIPOC residents tend to have fewer trees, and fewer of the benefits that come with them. Tree equity is about closing that gap, starting with the neighbourhoods that need trees most. 

Learn more about Tree Equity in Calgary:

• What is Tree Equity?

• How Can I Help Increase Tree Equity?

• Calgary Tree Equity Tool

• Tree Planting Guide

• Tree Equity Ambassador Program

For more information on the Climate Hub's tree equity initiative, contact Rob Miller at rmiller@calgaryclimatehub.ca