Even more greenery is expected in the coming years after Mayor Jane Castor and other city officials announced Wednesday morning a goal of planting 30,000 new trees by 2030. The mayor says the initiatives are a "nature-based solution" to climate change, adding that the trees can contribute to stability and resistance by providing cool shaded areas to take a "break from the Florida sun" and as we experience more "extreme heat events." The trees are also expected to contribute to biodiversity and provide habitats to Florida wildlife, including pollinators and endangered species. Castor said having more trees will reduce runoff into area waterways and improve air quality. For more: https://bit.ly/3L8k4wI ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay