:: Urban Forest Services::

The urban forest provides city dwellers with numerous benefits (see Table 1). Over the past several decades, the ecological benefits of the forest have gained increased attention, as a growing body of research has demonstrated quantitatively the impact of the urban forest on environmental quality. To learn about some of these environmental benefits in more detail, click on the highlighted links.

Table 1. Benefits of the urban forest/green space

ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS SOCIAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS
Improved climate Meeting place for groups
Shade and wind barrier Recreation/ sports space
Energy reduction Spiritual value
Reduce air pollution and take up CO2 Aethetic value
Flood control Play spaces for children
Water runoff retention and pollution remediation  
Wildlife habitat  

(After Givoni 1998)