Summary
Long Beach's tree canopy covers just 10.1% of the city, with the least shade in central, west, and north Long Beach — the same neighborhoods facing the most heat. Reaching a 13% target would take roughly 42,000 new trees and decades of investment.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Current tree care runs about $2.5 million a year for over 100,000 trees, and hitting canopy targets would require significantly more investment.
Residents of central, west, and north Long Beach, where heat exposure is highest and canopy is lowest, would benefit most from targeted planting.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
Tree trimming costs jumped 159 percent over ten years while 23 percent fewer trees were trimmed, and a Wilson High student urged the council to expand the tree canopy, especially along Ximeno Avenue.
Climate Resilient and Sustainable City Commission - Apr 23, 2026
Long Beach's tree canopy covers just 10.1% of the city, with the least shade in central, west, and north Long Beach — the same neighborhoods facing the most heat. Reaching a 13% target would take roughly 42,000 new trees and decades of investment.
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