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Publication Date

2025-12

Document Type

Capstone

Study Type

ENV 312

Department

Environmental Science and Policy

Advisors

Alexander Barron

Abstract

In Easthampton, Massachusetts’ 2024 Climate Action Plan, the city identifies the development of an Urban Forestry Master Plan as Municipal Action #23 (Easthampton, 2024). In order to support Easthampton in managing its tree cover to build climate resilience equitably, we developed a set of priority planting sites and complementary maps, a community outreach plan alongside an informational fact sheet for residents, and a tree species recommendation list. These resources provide Easthampton with an understanding of the current state of its urban forest and provide actionable strategies and resources to the city. The priority planting analysis highlights areas that should be prioritized when implementing tree planting initiatives based on socioeconomic factors, extreme heat, limited existing tree canopy coverage, high population density, and land characteristics. Soil quality maps for these areas inform the selection of recommended tree species. The community outreach plan offers strategies for the City to prioritize the involvement of its residents and engage the community around increasing tree canopy coverage in the city

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© 2025 Julia Beyer, Lainey Brown, Rayna Rose, and Ellery Zych

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