Roanoke Valley Municipalities Have Room To Grow Tree Canopies, Study Finds

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Roanoke Valley Municipalities Have Room To Grow Tree Canopies, Study Finds

Roanoke has a 33 percent tree canopy coverage, according to a new study. The city has a goal of 60 percent. Above, trees frame the Roanoke skyline as seen from the Gainsboro neighborhood in June 2023. ROANOKE RAMBLER FILE PHOTOAbout one-third of Roanoke is covered by tree canopy, according to a new study, which finds that the city, Salem and Vinton could theoretically double their shade-casting overstories.Roanoke officials say they are working …