Canberra's Tree Cover Shrinks, Urban Heat Rises
Update: 2025-12-12
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Canberras tree canopy cover has significantly decreased over the past five years, with the city now having only 21.8% tree cover, down from 22.7% in 2020. This decline is most noticeable in newer suburbs, particularly in the Molonglo Valley, which saw a substantial drop from 8.7% to 6.2%. Residents like Sam Carter from Wright have noticed the impact of this loss, as the lack of trees makes their neighborhoods hotter due to the absence of shade. The report, presented to the ACT Legislative Assembly, revealed that 27 suburbs have less than 15% canopy cover, and while thousands of trees were planted last year, many residents refused new street trees due to limited space. This decline puts Canberra further behind its goal of achieving 30% tree canopy cover by 2045.
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