Tips for Tree Care During Drought
Our urban forest is a precious resource. A healthy tree canopy provides cleaner air and cooler temperatures, replenishes groundwater, enhances public health, and creates vibrant, livable neighborhoods.
Related Resources
Help Your Trees Survive the Drought
A very helpful infographic about how to help trees survive a drought from the California Urban Forests Council.
Drought Tree Care Tips
Sacramento's trees are a precious resource that make our hot summers livable. Our last drought killed hundreds of millions of trees throughout California, many of them here in Sacramento.
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