REPORTS & STUDIES
Data drives impact—and at Texas Trees Foundation, our work is rooted in science and evidence-based design.
From urban heat island maps to tree canopy assessments and health impact studies, our reports and research provide the knowledge needed to shape smarter, greener cities. These insights not only inform our own programs—they guide city planning, influence public policy, and support the design of healthier, more resilient communities. Explore how research is fueling action and transforming the future of Texas.
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Dallas Tree Equity Planting Map
To invest in a more equitable tree cover canopy in the City of Dallas, Texas Trees Foundation, with the support of our sponsors, Alliance Data and Texas A&M Forest Service, created Dallas Tree Equity Planting Map 2022. This report provides a guide for decision-makers, city staff, developers, builders, and other stakeholders to better identify where trees should be strategically planted, using five key categories
1) Demographic, 2) Health, 3) Urban Heat Island, 4) Economic Development, and 5) Air Quality.
Fort Worth Urban Forest Master Plan
The Fort Worth Urban Forest Master Plan, which was adopted in the summer of 2024, creates a shared vision and provides tools for urban forest managers to preserve, care for, and grow the city’s forest resources more effectively and equitably.
Urban Heat Island Management Study
Texas Trees Foundation’s Urban Heat Island Management Study from August 2017 is a year-long study of the impacts and implications of air temperatures at the neighborhood level. Most notable among them: Dallas is heating up faster than every city in the country except for Phoenix.