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Beating the heat - cooling canopies for community resilience

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Shade trees Urban heat islands Urban planning Victoria
Description

Documenting canopy coverage and identifying suitable climate change resilient street tree species, this project will contribute to cooler localised urban environments, increasing community resilience in heat events and raise awareness of climate change resilience within the community.

The project enabled Council staff to raise the profile of climate change resilience with Councillors, staff and the community.

Enhanced Council staff abilities to select tree species for specific locations, uses and environments including the impact of trees on infrastructure, the community and the environment.

 

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