Curb CanopySources & Data
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City Statistics
The headline numbers shown on the Mountlake Terrace city page.
32% canopy coverage from the City of Mountlake Terrace Urban Forest Management Plan.
Estimated using i-Tree tools for Pacific NW cities at 32% canopy. A Mountlake Terrace-specific i-Tree study has not been conducted — this figure needs local verification.
EPA general estimates for air temperature reduction from urban tree canopy in Pacific Northwest cities. A Mountlake Terrace-specific heat island study has not been identified.
Estimated planting sites from the City of Mountlake Terrace Urban Forest Management Plan based on available right-of-way and park space.
Tree Equity Score
Equity data aggregated from Census block-group-level analysis by American Forests.
Aggregated from 15 Census block groups. 0 priority areas (TES < 60).
Mean difference between current canopy coverage and recommended goal across all block groups.
Calculated by applying USDA Forest Service rate constants to canopy area data from American Forests. Carbon uses 0.28 kg C/m²/yr (Nowak et al., 2013); stormwater uses 7.3 gal/m²/yr. Tools like i-Tree Eco and Tree Equity Score use local models that account for precipitation, species, and leaf area, so their figures will differ. These estimates are designed for consistent comparison across cities, not as a replacement for a site-specific tree inventory.
Tree Programs
Program details sourced directly from the administering organizations.
Invasive Species Alerts
Species identification, severity, and reporting links sourced from state and federal agencies.
Native Species
Species data sourced from USDA Forest Service and verified against regional forestry databases.
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