Where Are All The Cool Parking Lots? (Color Factsheet)
Technology Transfer Publication
On a hot summer day, would you rather sit down in a nice shady spot or broil unprotected in the blazing sun? Your car feels the same way. And you know how uncomfortable it is to climb back into the driver’s seat after it’s been baking in the heat. But…
A color fact sheet that discusses proper planting and site design to get the most out of tree planting in parking lots.
J. Geiger (Editor)
2004
USDA Forest Service
Davis, CA (US)
Center for Urban Forest Research
4
Air Quality/Pollution
California
Leaf characteristics, Shade