Health and climate-related ecosystem services provided by street trees in the urban environment.

Salmond, J. A., Tadaki, M., Vardoulakis, S., Arbuthnott, K., Coutts, A., Demuzere, M., ... & McInnes, R. N. (2016). Environmental Health, 15(1), 95-111.

The study explores the health and climate-related ecosystem services offered by street trees in urban environments. It evaluates the direct and locally-generated benefits and drawbacks provided by street trees, focusing on their impact on human health and well-being through climate regulation, air quality improvement, and aesthetic/cultural services. By utilizing an urban ecosystem services framework, the research aims to guide decision-makers and planners in understanding the value of street trees in urban settings and highlights the importance of a holistic approach to evaluating the services provided by street trees.

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Tags: Street Trees, Urban Environment, Health, Climate, Ecosystem Services, Urban Planning, Environmental Health