Before and after: Charlotte loses its tree canopy, one building project at a time
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Losing our trees: Threat to Charlotte’s prized tree canopy
Charlotte’s trees are disappearing. Environmentalists say Charlotte should require more protection of its tree canopy, both beautiful and useful, especially in this age of climate change.
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Charlotte lost 7,669 acres of tree canopy – or about three football fields per day – between 2012 and 2018, according to Charlotte’s most recent tree canopy measurement.
These before-and-after photographs show changes in canopy one building project at a time.
16th Street
North Brevard Street
Nolley Court
N. Tryon Street
Wonderwood Drive
Duckworth Avenue
Mt Holly-Huntersville Road
Sardis Road
This story was originally published January 16, 2022 at 5:30 AM.
