Racine is situated on the shore of Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Root River, about 22 miles south of Milwaukee. The city is considered one of the most affordable in Wisconsin and has a population of over 77,000. Racine is home to several immigrant communities, notably the largest North American settlement of Danes outside Greenland, and is one of the most diverse cities in the state. The City of Racine manages 40,000 tree sites in parks, along streets, and at additional city-owned property, which includes actual trees as well as stumps and vacant planting sites. The public trees provide nearly $3 million each year in benefits. The Parks and Recreation Department manages over 1,100 acres of parks, 5 community centers, and many additional recreational facilities. The surrounding area has a land cover mixture of forests, agriculture, and urban development. Racine experiences a warm-summer continental climate, with warm summers, cold winters, and precipitation dispersed relatively even throughout the year. The climate is influenced by Lake Michigan, which can bring cooler air for more mild summers and increased precipitation in warmer falls and early winter. Understanding tree species vulnerability and climate change impacts is crucial for urban forest management and adaptation planning.