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How changing LA's tree rules could cool more neighborhoods

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L.A. 's strict tree planting rules are among the nation's strictest, often limiting new planting.

A new study suggests that easing these restrictions could significantly grow the city's urban tree canopy.

The study found that easing restrictions near intersections could increase the number of trees in Boyle Heights by 7.6% .

More information: Laura Messier et al, Equity impacts of street tree spacing guidelines: A case study in two Los Angeles neighborhoods, Landscape and Urban Planning ( 2025 ). DOI: 10.1016 /j.landurbplan.2025.105345 Provided by University of Southern California .

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English

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