In this study, we examine community lived experiences, preferences, and narratives about tree equity in Portland, Oregon. Using an environmental justice framework combined with participatory mapping, focus group discussions, and semi-structured interviews, we examine values, perceptions of canopy cover, and everyday relationships with trees across different racial and socio-economic backgrounds. Results show that participants from neighborhoods with histories of investment and privilege had different lived experiences compared to those with histories of disinvestment and marginalization. While participants overall valued trees, concerns about tree-related risk and safety varied in ways that reflected racial and class identities. Furthermore, memories and historic knowledge shaped perceived tree equity but contemporary problems such as tree removal, maintenance policies, and gentrification were viewed as barriers to achieving more equitable outcomes. Our study underscores the importance of centering community experiences, values, and needs along with tree programs that can alleviate barriers to tree care and maintenance.

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俄勒冈州波特兰市树木公平、偏好和环境正义的参与式绘图


在这项研究中，我们研究了俄勒冈州波特兰市的社区生活经验、偏好和有关树木公平的叙述。我们使用环境正义框架，结合参与式绘图、焦点小组讨论和半结构化访谈，研究不同种族和社会经济背景的价值观、对树冠覆盖的看法以及与树木的日常关系。结果表明，来自有投资和特权历史的社区的参与者与有撤资和边缘化历史的社区的参与者相比，有不同的生活经历。虽然参与者总体上重视树木，但对与树木相关的风险和安全的担忧各不相同，反映了种族和阶级身份。此外，记忆和历史知识塑造了人们对树木公平的看法，但树木清除、维护政策和高档化等当代问题被视为实现更公平结果的障碍。我们的研究强调了以社区经验、价值观和需求为中心的重要性以及可以减轻树木护理和维护障碍的树木计划。