Strategic planning of individual trees or series of trees in urban areas to provide shade, reduce urban heat and reduce urban runoff.
Benefits
(+) Provide shade for citizens and reduce urban heat
(+) Provide habitat for urban animals such as birds and insect
(+) Reduce urban runoff and heat islands
Limitations
(-) Some tree species can have negative effect on human health (allergies, BVOC emissions in warmer months.)
(-) Some trees grow extensive root networks that can harm urban infrastructure
Assessment
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