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CITY OF PLEASANTON URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN | 143 CANOPY COVER AND EQUITY neighborhoods is 13.4%, which is notably lower than the City- wide canopy cover of 25.3%. The 10 neighborhoods have scores ranging from 56 to 73, indicating a high priority for tree equity. The distribution of TES for the City of Pleasanton is displayed in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-4 depicts the TES scores for Pleasanton’s neighborhoods. The neighborhoods with a TES below 75 are clear targets for prioritized planting initiatives. These areas have socioeconomic challenges and lower canopy cover, making them ideal candidates for urban greening efforts to improve environmental and social outcomes. 3.2 What Environmental Equity Means to Pleasanton The City of Pleasanton recognizes that equitable access to the benefits of trees is essential for improving the quality of life and public health across all its neighborhoods. Pleasanton’s commitment to environmental equity involves ensuring that all residents, regardless of where they live, have access to the advantages provided by a robust urban canopy. The City's overall TES of 81 indicates that while Pleasanton generally has a well-distributed canopy, there are specific neighborhoods where improvements are needed. These areas with lower TES scores, often experiencing higher UHI effects and greater socioeconomic and pollution burdens, are priority targets for urban greening initiatives. Recommendations: To address these disparities, the City should focus on investing in neighborhoods with the highest canopy needs. This involves engaging residents in the process of expanding and maintaining their local tree canopy and preserving existing mature trees. By prioritizing resources where they are needed most, Pleasanton can reduce canopy gaps and ensure that all residents benefit from the urban forest. Figure 3-4. Tree Equity Score Map