April 13, 2022
According to urban forestry expert Ryan Murphy, a researcher in CFANS’s Department of Forest Resources, elms in urban settings also help reduce winter heating and summer cooling costs. “Their large canopies reduce wind speeds around a building,” he says. This keeps the warm air in during the winter months. In summer months, canopy shade helps reduce cooling needs.
Read the full story by the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center (MITPPC).