King County - Hot Redcedar Study

Trees to Visit

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The Red-Hot Hypothesis Test

"We hypothesize redcedar trees will be less healthy in areas with hotter surface temperatures"
Joey Hulbert
Program Director

Community Scientists Needed!

Together we can advance knowledge

Help test this important hypothesis by visiting and assessing the trees below.

Climate Change and Tree Health Feedback

If we need trees to mitigate the effects of climate change, what happens when climate change affects the trees?

What can we learn from the health of trees in our communities?

Are redcedar trees less healthy in hotter communities?

How does the heat in your community compare?

Explore the urban heat map data below

Some communities feel the heat more

Read more about the results of the heat mapping project here.

Are trees in these communities less healthy?

How do redcedar trees fair in hotter areas?

Help test the Red-Hot Hypothesis

The Red-Hot Hypothesis Test

"We hypothesize redcedar trees will be less healthy in areas with hotter surface temperatures"
Joey Hulbert
Program Director

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Steps for contributing

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