What’s causing the decline in Charlotte’s tree canopy?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte’s tree canopy is declining at an alarming rate. A few years ago, the city was close to its goal of a 50% tree canopy, but more recently that number has dropped to 45%.

Channel 9 Meteorologist John Ahrens talked to Chuck Cole, executive director of Trees Charlotte, about what’s causing the decline and what residents can do to help protect the city’s canopy.

>> Watch the video at the top of this page to find out what neighborhoods have been impacted the most and what you can do to help.

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