The ecological dynamics of cities are influenced not only by geophysical and biological
factors, but also by aspects of human society. In cities around the world, a pattern of higher …

Cities are hotspots of anthropogenic activity and consumption. Thus, the consumption-based
carbon footprints of their residents are pronounced. However, the beneficial climate impacts …

This research examines the distributional equity of urban vegetation in 10 US urbanized
areas using very high resolution land cover data and census data. Urban vegetation is …

Urban tree cover provides benefits to human health and well-being, but previous studies
suggest that tree cover is often inequitably distributed. Here, we use National Agriculture …

Understanding how urban forests developed their current patterns of tree canopy cover,
species composition, and diversity requires an appreciation of historical legacy effects …

There is mounting concern for the health of urban populations as cities expand at an
unprecedented rate. Urban green spaces provide settings for a remarkable range of …

Urban trees provide substantial public health and public environmental benefits. However,
scholarly works suggest that urban trees may be disproportionately low in poor and minority …

Objective: We examined the distribution of heat risk–related land cover (HRRLC)
characteristics across racial/ethnic groups and degrees of residential segregation. Methods …

In arid and semiarid regions, where few if any trees are native, city trees are largely human
planted. Societal factors such as resident preferences for tree traits, nursery offerings, and …

How green spaces in cities benefit urban residents depends critically on the interaction
between biophysical and socio-economic factors. Urban ecosystem services are affected by …