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Urban forests provide a broad range of environmental, economic, and social benefits as an integral part of Saint Paul’s green infrastructure network. These benefits improve the quality of life within the urban environment by reducing stormwater runoff , improving air quality, mitigating the urban heat island effect, conserving energy, and increasing property values while providing access to nature and improving the experiential vitality and aesthetic richness of Saint Paul.
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation-Forestry will pursue funding for an updated tree canopy assessment in 2024 with a goal of completing the assessment by the end of 2025.