CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte is known throughout the country for its trees.
They’re a point of pride for Carolinians, but can also provide health and safety benefits, preventing what’s known as the urban heat island effect.
[ALSO READ: Record number of trees falling after storms in Charlotte, arborist says]
>> Meteorologist Jaclyn Shearer explains what that means and what’s threatening our tree canopy in the video at the top of this page.
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