The important contributions of urban trees and green spaces to for example, climate
moderation and public health have been recognized. This paper discusses guidelines and …

The urban forest is a green infrastructure system that delivers multiple environmental,
economic, social and health services, and functions in cities. Environmental benefits of …

Although cities occupy only 2 percent of the planet's surface, their inhabitants use 75 percent
of its natural resources; by 2050, 70 percent of the global population will live in cities and …

Urban settlements transform the natural environment so greatly that people tend to see the
city only as an employment site, and economic and cultural center. Thus a growing number …

Urban tree planting initiatives are being actively promoted as a planning tool to enable
urban areas to adapt to and mitigate against climate change, enhance urban sustainability …

Modern urban life style is associated with chronic stress, insufficient physical activity and
exposure to anthropogenic environmental hazards. Urban green spaces, such as parks …

There has been considerable work done in recent years exploring the value of urban green
space for health and wellbeing. Urban green spaces provide environmental benefits through …

Societal Impact Statement The need for urban greening increases with global urbanization.
Trees are major assets to livable urban areas, providing valuable environmental services to …

Many have the intuition that living near trees and greenspace is beneficial to our health. But
how much could a tree in the street or a nearby neighborhood park improve our health …

Modern urban life style is associated with chronic stress, insufficient physical activity and
exposure to anthropogenic environmental hazards. Urban green space, such as parks …