Another great post! I'm looking forward to getting involved in tree planting efforts in Richmond. A study came out a few years ago that showed large disparities in tree canopy between neighborhoods that correlated with race and economic positioning. In a hot city in the south, that tree coverage is really important for keeping temps liveable.
Several large trees in my immediate neighborhood have been cut down in recent years. I really miss them.
This is making me think of my favorite overlooked sitcom, “The Middle.” The lower middle class family had a tree blow down in a storm, and it smashed their car windshield. They thought they had proper insurance coverage for this eventuality. But of course the insurance agent didn’t want to pay.
“When was the last time the tree was examined by an arborist?” said the agent.
“We’re between arborists right now,” the mom retorted.
Another great post! I'm looking forward to getting involved in tree planting efforts in Richmond. A study came out a few years ago that showed large disparities in tree canopy between neighborhoods that correlated with race and economic positioning. In a hot city in the south, that tree coverage is really important for keeping temps liveable.
Several large trees in my immediate neighborhood have been cut down in recent years. I really miss them.
This is making me think of my favorite overlooked sitcom, “The Middle.” The lower middle class family had a tree blow down in a storm, and it smashed their car windshield. They thought they had proper insurance coverage for this eventuality. But of course the insurance agent didn’t want to pay.
“When was the last time the tree was examined by an arborist?” said the agent.
“We’re between arborists right now,” the mom retorted.
“Even if there’s something wrong with you and you don’t love trees, this is cause for concern.” Best line 🤣
I love me some trees!