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Greening the concrete jungle
Scrapbook
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Find out more about Scrapbook| Authors: | Publication date: | Publication type: | Pages: |
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| 2010 | Policy paper | 7 |
Quality urban green space in towns and cities is essential...
Trees are a vital element in providing structure and texture to green infrastructure. Read about the importance of urban trees and woods and their many benefits. Trees contribute to improved health and well being as well as biodiversity, mitigating the urban heat island, reducing surface water and improving air quality.
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