Shade is Cool

Memphis is known for its large tree canopy, especially in Midtown. But we have lost many of our large shade trees due to ice storms, straight-line winds, and climate change. Many trees have also just reached the end of their life-span. Planting trees, especially in areas that lack native shade trees is crucial to our quality of life and the sustainability of our neighborhoods. We want to help insure the right tree is planted in the right place.

Now more than ever, every Memphian can feel the heat from our bare streets and sidewalks. Walking in Memphis under trees can be 5 to 15 degrees cooler. Cities all over the world have realized that trees keep us cooler, our air cleaner, and our surroundings more beautiful.