Smart Trees for a Greener Future: How AI Can Help Cities Fight Climate Change

Cities are looking for ways to fight climate change. One big idea is to plant more trees. But just planting trees anywhere isn't enough. The right spots can make a big difference. A new study shows how AI can help find the best places to plant trees in cities. This can help cities capture more carbon and fight climate change better. The study used AI to predict how well trees would grow in different places. The AI model looked at things like the land, weather, and how close the trees were to other green spaces. It found that trees near other green areas grew better. This is because trees help each other when they are close together.The study also found that planting trees in 20% of bare land was the most efficient way to capture carbon. This would increase carbon capture by a lot. But planting more trees, up to 30%, didn't help as much. This shows that cities need to be smart about where they plant trees. The study used a special kind of AI called a Genetic Algorithm to find the best places to plant trees. This AI can try out different options and find the best one. The study also showed that the best places to plant trees can change depending on different factors. This means cities need to be flexible and adapt their plans. This study shows that AI can help cities make better plans for planting trees. By using AI, cities can capture more carbon and fight climate change more effectively. This is a big step towards a greener future.