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Seattle, Washington

Duwamish Valley Neighborhood Preservation Coalition

Alongside the communities’ historic homes are numerous large old trees with histories of their own. Unfortunately, development proposed to improve housing opportunities for underprivileged residents may sacrifice many of these trees. Though a young replacement tree growing fast may pull in more carbon than an old tree at full size, it is generally the larger, older trees that absorb more CO2 from the air, according to experts worldwide, including researchers at MIT, Tufts, and the US Geological Survey. It’s clear that the neighborhoods’ urban forest of established trees will continue to sequester more CO2 than will small trees planted after development. The larger trees will also lower air temperature more and provide more shade as protection from global heating. From knocking on doors, to weekly meetings, to partnering with 25 other local groups that appealed the development plan, Jennifer Scarlett and DVNPC members are working to save their neighborhoods’ old green giants. 

Alongside the communities’ historic homes are numerous large old trees with histories of their own. Unfortunately, development proposed to improve housing opportunities for underprivileged residents may sacrifice many of these trees. Though a young replacement tree growing fast may pull in more carbon than an old tree at full size, it is generally the larger, older trees that absorb more CO2 from the air, according to experts worldwide, including researchers at MIT, Tufts, and the US Geological Survey. It’s clear that the neighborhoods’ urban forest of established trees will continue to sequester more CO2 than will small trees planted after development. The larger trees will also lower air temperature more and provide more shade as protection from global heating. From knocking on doors, to weekly meetings, to partnering with 25 other local groups that appealed the development plan, Jennifer Scarlett and DVNPC members are working to save their neighborhoods’ old green giants. 

Contact
Nadine Morgan, DVNPC Secretary
Climate impacts
Air Pollution
Strategies
Affordable Housing
501c3 Tax Deductible
No
Accepting Donation
Yes