
Gwilym Griffiths
Gwilym Griffiths is the co-founder of the Good Canopy Company, an organization dedicated to assisting local governments with urban forest management and planning. He is a prominent advocate for increasing tree canopy coverage in urban areas, emphasizing the importance of integrating tree planting with housing development to combat urban heat and enhance community well-being. Recently, he voiced concerns over the ambitious tree canopy target of 40% by 2036, labeling it as unrealistic given the current growth rates and the challenges faced by new suburban developments in western Sydney.
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Gwilym Griffiths, co-founder of the Good Canopy Company, helps local governments with urban forest management and planning.
Western Sydney suburbs suffer from lack of tree coverage in heatThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2026-08-03


