NY Times article about the infrastructure value of trees in urban areas - re increasing heat
This article echoes local observations of why despite planting, tree canopy continues to decrease in urban areas. It is interesting to note, however, the greater resources apparently allocated to tree maintenance in the city discussed, and the emphasis on ongoing tending of planted trees:
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/02/climate/trees-cities-heat-waves.html
