Exploring Tree Equity in Toronto
Tree equity is more than just a canopy percentage—it’s about ensuring all communities, regardless of income, race or location, have access to the vital benefits trees provide. In Toronto, unequal access to tree cover reflects deeper social and environmental injustices, with low-income and racialized communities often bearing the brunt of extreme heat, pollution and other hazards. Discover what underlies these inequities and why closing the tree equity gap could transform health, climate resilience and quality of life across the city.