What Is Tree Equity and Does It Differ Between Fresno and Clovis?

By Jahz Tello, Video Production Assistant

Published 12 months ago on

August 15, 2023

Trees are critical urban infrastructure essential to public health and well-being — especially in this time of climate change.

According to treeequityscore.org, “Tree Equity Score measures how well the critical benefits of urban tree canopy are reaching those who need them most.”

The lower the score, the greater the need for more trees.

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Jahz Tello,

Videographer

Jahz joined GV Wire in early 2018 as a Video Production Assistant and is now a Videographer. He came to us with experience in video editing and production, most recently with Fresno State Athletics. Jahz received a Bachelor’s Degree in Multimedia from Fresno State in 2014. He has a passion for video, music and film. In his spare time, Jahz likes to cook, catch up on current events, listen to music and exercise. You can contact him at 559-492-4016 or Send an Email .