Urban Tree Canopy

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Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) is a measurement of the layer of branches and leaves that shelter the ground when viewed from above. UTC is measured as a percent (%) of the whole city's land area. The City of South Bend is committed to increasing urban tree canopy from its current average (~22%*) to 40% by 2050, which will require planting ~100,000 trees -- approximately one tree for every person in the City of South Bend.


Urban Tree Canopy (UTC) is a measurement of the layer of branches and leaves that shelter the ground when viewed from above. UTC is measured as a percent (%) of the whole city's land area. The City of South Bend is committed to increasing urban tree canopy from its current average (~22%*) to 40% by 2050, which will require planting ~100,000 trees -- approximately one tree for every person in the City of South Bend.


  • Community Tree Planting Project Interest Form

    The City of South Bend is collecting tree planting project ideas from the community -- you! Please submit the form below to let us know that you are interested in coordinating with the Forestry Division. After you submit, our team will reach out to you to discuss your planting plans and see how we might collaborate. Thank you for creating a greener future for South Bend.

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