In Our View: Efforts to expand tree canopy beneficial to all

By The Columbian

For some 60 years, the phrase “concrete jungle” has been used to describe American cities — evoking images of hot, hardscrabble urban spaces.

In recent years, however, increasing attention has been placed on the need for trees and greenery in populated areas. As Samantha Frundle of the Clark Conservation District told The Columbian this year: “Trees provide a lot of benefits. When there’s shade, it’s better for your health. It also has a greater impact on stormwater, as well. By having more trees on the ground, they can uptake more rainfall and reduce runoff. It will reduce the overall temperature on sidewalks and areas where there’s concrete, so there’s a lot of really good benefits.”

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