The tree canopy of Lexington has an immense impact on our environment, economy and society. With a leaf-on aerial view of Lexington, you can see our tree canopy, the coverage all the trees in Lexington have over the city.
To get to know the wide variety of native tree species we have in Lexington, visit Go See Trees and take a tree tour.
An assessment of Lexington's tree canopy, linked below, compares the city's canopy coverage in 2020 to 2012 and includes planting plans to increase our canopy over time. Other links below include canopy report cards for each Council District and access to an app allowing you to assess the impacts of various metrics on our tree canopy.