Recently I came across a study that confirms it, our street trees live fast and die young. The research shows, that urban trees (in comparison to their rural counterparts), experience (4x) accelerated growth and double the mortality rates. All of this means that we are experiencing a net loss in carbon storage, over time. According to the study, “The findings suggest that planting initiatives alone may not be sufficient to maintain or enhance canopy cover and biomass due to the unique demographics of urban ecosystems.” (sciencedaily.com)
This is really cool. Especially amazing to see the Stockholm Solution at work next to conventionally planted street trees, and the way the Melbourne forest map resulted in a whole new citizen involvement initiative! It is really encouraging to know there are people working on creative solutions to a problem so overwhelming.
This is really cool. Especially amazing to see the Stockholm Solution at work next to conventionally planted street trees, and the way the Melbourne forest map resulted in a whole new citizen involvement initiative! It is really encouraging to know there are people working on creative solutions to a problem so overwhelming.