Atlanta has lost significant tree canopy since 2000, exacerbating urban heat islands. The Atlanta Tree Conservation Commission, Fulton County Tree Preservation Ordinance, and Trees Atlanta plant ~5,000 trees annually to mitigate heat.
Atlanta's metro area regularly experiences 6-10°F urban heat island effects during summer. Atlanta's 2017 Climate Action Plan targets 50% tree canopy coverage. Atlanta Code §158-25 requires landscape buffers and minimum tree density on new development. Fulton County Tree Preservation Ordinance (§26-400 et seq.) protects existing canopy. EPD-declared Code Orange/Red air-quality days trigger voluntary restrictions on yard equipment and burning.
Tree canopy violations on new construction: stop-work + recompense fees up to $1,000/tree.
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