Thanks to the support of the Pittsburgh Foundation, the Hazelwood Initiative and Tree Pittsburgh are launching an effort to increase public awareness and public engagement in protecting and growing tree canopy in Greater Hazelwood. Residents identified the creation of a neighborhood ReLeaf plan as part of the 2019 Greater Hazelwood Community Plan.
Greater Hazelwood
Based on Tree Pittsburgh’s 2010–2015 tree canopy change data, Hazelwood lost 34 acres of tree canopy, making it the 4th highest loss of all City neighborhoods. The neighborhood’s tree canopy cover dropped from 32% canopy in 2010 to 29% canopy in 2015, well below the 2015 citywide average of 41%. Glen Hazel had the second-lowest amount of loss in the City, only losing 1.6 acres of tree canopy. Its overall cover changed from 66.4% to 60% between 2010 and 2015, making it the 4th highest canopied neighborhood.
Get Involved
We are excited to begin the ReLeaf planning process in the Greater Hazelwood area! To become a member of the ReLeaf planning committee, please contact the Hazelwood Initiative.
