More Income, More Trees
The wealthier the city, the thicker the trees. So writes Tim de Chant of the 'Per Square Mile' blog, focused on density and geography. In 'Urban Trees Reveal Income Inequality,' he cites a 2007 study:
They found that for every 1 percent increase in per capita income, demand for forest cover increased by 1.76 percent. But when income dropped by the same a…
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