Percent tree canopy cover | Climate Action Tracker

Percent tree canopy cover

Tactical indicator

Associated target:

Increase canopy cover to 20.9% by 2035

Indicator will be updated in 2026 as more recent data becomes available.

Theme

Actions that impact this indicator

Action		Progress	Action impact
7.1.1	Work with watershed groups, local non profits, and Indigenous communities to increase capacity for effectively managing watersheds, protecting water courses, water quality, and aquatic ecosystems.	Continuous
7.2.1	Promote and increase programs to support tree planting on private, institutional, and commercial property	Continuous
7.2.2	Increase tree planting and the naturalization of municipally-owned land, prioritizing the planting of Wabanaki-Acadian species and the development of sustainable ecosystems requiring minimal management.	On time
7.2.3	Develop and operationalize an Urban Forest Management Plan incorporating the recommendations from the Post-Fiona Restoration Strategy and current park plans .
7.2.6	Develop and implement a Private Tree Protection Bylaw that includes a replanting requirement when trees are cut down.