This Big North Carolina City Could Be 50 Percent Tree Canopy Coverage by 2050
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Charlotte is known for it’s beautiful tree canopied neighborhoods. More and more foliage is expected in the next couple of decades. This big North Carolina city could be 50 percent tree canopy coverage by 2050.
So how do we project this? According to Channel 9, the Charlotte city council went through the data. Right now the city is behind on trees. The group Trees Charlotte, says Charlotte has lost 969 acres of trees since 2018. But that is about to change. The decline is actually slower than they thought. The Trees Charlotte group reportedly says they believe tree goals can be hit by 2026.
The study says that while Charlotte lost 8% of its tree canopy between 2012 and 2018, it is still larger than other large cities. Here’s some data to back that up. Washington only has 35 percent tree canopy. Austin, Texas only has 41 percent. Atlanta, Georgia is the closest to Charlotte in tree canopy at 46.5 percent.
According to a Google search, these are the most common trees in the Charlotte area. Who hasn’t had or have a neighbor who has a Bradford Pear tree. They sure are beautiful in the spring, but don’t get me started on the allergies. Pine is also huge in the Charlotte area as well as Maple, Oak and Sweetgum.
This Big North Carolina city may have %50 percent tree canopy coverage by 2050. For more get details from our source, Channel 9 in Charlotte right here.
Don't Feel Like Cooking? Some Spots You Can Pre-Order Thanksgiving Food In Charlotte
I enjoy cooking but not everyone does. Thanksgiving cooking can be stressful, especially if you have a large family or are having lots of folks over. Sometimes you don’t feel like cooking everything for the Thanksgiving table and that’s where some local restaurants and businesses can help! Charlotte Five is giving us a few options to check out if you’re not up for doing all the cooking this year.
Now, this list is only offering a few places in our area. There are lots of places that offer full Thanksgiving feasts for purchase and tons of local bakeries and shops that offer breads and desserts for the holiday. If you have a favorite spot, definitely try calling them and seeing if they are offering Thanksgiving foods to-go. So, to all of my folks who would much rather order their food to go, this is probably going to be one of the best reads that you can find. Get your whole Thanksgiving meal catered and save yourself all of the hassle! Let’s be real, some of us might be better off ordering to go anyway.
Catherine Lane is the morning show co-host and midday host on Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for the past 24 years and is a recipient of the Academy of Country Music Major Market Personality of the Year award. Catherine has been on air in both radio and television in the Queen City for 38 years. As a content creator for Country 1037, Catherine writes blogs on local events and restaurants. She also writes about great travel spots and out of the way places in the Carolinas. Anything outdoors, travel, food, animals or the many country artists from the Carolinas.
