Where Are the City Trees? Monitoring Urban Trees across the U.S. Using Generative AI (opens in new tab)

Trees play a critical role in urban environments today. Growth in U.S. cities9 has occurred alongside a rise in extreme weather conditions,8 driven by critical factors such as subpar air quality, excessive heat islands, and unmoderated rainwater overflow—all of which can be partially mitigated by urban trees.31 Trees can also improve urban residents’ physical and mental health and provide habitat for wildlife.8