are probably the most vital elements of green infrastructure, merging cities with nature. These dynamic ecosystems are providing a wide range of critical natural services (or ecosystemic services) such as water and air filtration, carbon storage, stormwater control and energy conservation. Urban forests are extremely effective at mitigating urban heat island effects while providing animal habitat and shade.
While urban forests provide numerous benefits, they also face challenges such as habitat fragmentation, invasive species, and development pressures.
Of premature deaths from urban heat islands effects in europe could be avoided by increasing tree cover in cities to 30 percent
of bird species are city dwellers thus depending on urban forests for shelter.
of common vertebrate species will loose their habitat by 2050 because of urban expansion.
They strengthen social cohesion and add economic value to our communities.
Learn moreOur goal is to build stronger urban and peri-urban forest and assess tree health while analysing the benefits of diversity and species specific traits in the composition of these forests.
Our ourganisation promotes the many benefits of forest ecosystemns in urban environments for biodivesity and human well-being and why it is crucial to properly plan, integrate, and manage urban forest ecosystems to maximize their benefits and resilience.
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