This review paper is the first that summarizes many aspects of the ecological role of trees in
urban landscapes while considering their growth conditions. Research Highlights are:(i) …

Tropospheric ozone (O3) is one of the most prominent air pollution problems in Europe and
other countries worldwide. Human health is affected by O3 via the respiratory as well the …

An important ecosystem service provided by urban trees is the cooling effect caused by their
transpiration. The aim of this study was to quantify the magnitude of daytime and night-time …

Urban greenery is a natural solution to cool cities and provide comfort, clean air and
significant social, health and economic benefits. This paper aims to present the latest …

The emergence of integrated urban water management (IUWM), provides a unique
opportunity for passive evaporative cooling of urban environments. This study investigates …

Growth conditions at urban street-tree sites are unfavorable and tree vitality is increasingly
threatened by water scarcity due to changing climate. Developing adaption and …

We monitored crown air temperature, volumetric soil moisture, leaf water potential, rates of
gas exchange, and insect pests of green ash (Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Marshall's …

Tree transpiration provides a variety of ecosystem services in urban areas, including
amelioration of urban heat island effects and storm water management. Tree species vary in …

Directing stormwater runoff to irrigate urban trees has the potential to simultaneously:(i)
reduce the volume of runoff generated by impervious surfaces and (ii) reduce tree drought …

High levels of mortality after installation can limit the long-term benefits associated with
urban tree planting initiatives. Past planting projects funded by the Florida Forest Service …