by The Editors | Jan 15, 2026 | Community, Tree History
Los Angeles is home to an extraordinary diversity of trees, many with fascinating stories and unique adaptations to the local climate. In the “Meet This Tree” series, writer Emina Darakjy lovingly introduces readers to history, characteristics, and growing...
by The Editors | Sep 19, 2025 | Community, Initiatives, News
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Roots & Fruits: Greening Jefferson Park – Community Tree Planting & Block Party Supported by LASAN’s BeLeaf in Equity Grant LOS ANGELES, CA — October 18, 2025 — The South LA Tree Coalition (SLATC), in partnership with LA...
by The Editors | Oct 11, 2024 | Community, Initiatives
Findings highlight barriers to achieving shade equity and the importance of community involvement in tree-related initiatives LOS ANGELES – October 2, 2024 – A new study released from the South LA Tree Coalition (SLATC) – in partnership with USC Dornsife Public...
by The Editors | Feb 2, 2024 | Community, Initiatives
Our Urban Forest: Planning for Trees Workshop Saturday, February 10 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3901 West Adams Blvd. L.A. 90018 Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC), the South LA Tree Coalition (SLAT), and Council District 10...
by The Editors | May 3, 2023 | Community, Tree History
Real estate developers have drawn a bullseye around many of the most historic neighborhoods in Los Angeles, where they are displacing working class tenants, demolishing naturally occurring affordable housing, and getting parcels rezoned to build out-of-scale new...
by The Editors | Apr 30, 2023 | Community
The development of the official UNNC Tree Policy was a collaborative effort that started early in the development process. The main goal of the policy was to retain as many trees as possible during any development or construction projects. This was achieved through a...
