Canopy Cover

Currently, we are cataloging and planting more trees on campus to determine and increase our canopy cover. Trees provide invaluable services by retaining and filtering water, stabilizing soil, capturing carbon dioxide, and creating diverse habitats, to name a few. They are more resistant to severe weather and require less maintenance. Native trees species, like Live Oaks and Bald Cypress, are adapted to our swamp ecosystem and capture and store large amounts of water. Planting trees can raise properties values, decrease crime, and beautify urban spaces. Trees and other green infrastructure, like rain gardens and bioswales, are integral parts of New Orlean's stormwater management plan. The city's goal is to reach a 50% canopy cover by 2030, by planting new trees and preserving the old ones and we hope to help achieve that goal.

Common Trees at XULA:

• View our Campus Orchard and Canopy Inventory Project.
• Are you a future Arborist??? You can assist in the cataloging efforts, contact XULA Green sustainability staff at facilities@xula.edu or (504) 520 - 7326.
• More information on New Orlean's trees is available through NOLA Tree Inventory Summary Report