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Report Highlights the Benefits London’s Trees Bring to Air Quality

Following on with my street tree theme today, I came across a 2015 report which highlights the benefits that London’s trees bring to air quality. 

The report claims that the tree population of inner and outer London holds nearly 2.4 million tonnes of carbon and is sequestering an additional 77,000 tonnes per annum.  This is equivalent to the total amount of carbon generated by 26 billion vehicle miles.

The study also outlines a method to provide a value for the public amenity that trees provide. This method allows the value of London’s trees to include a social dimension by valuing the visual accessibility and prominence within the overall urban forest. This alternative assessment  takes account of the greater amenity benefits of trees in areas of higher population density.

Even on a purely financial basis the estimates of value are astounding. According to the official evaluation, London’s urban forest is estimated to be worth an estimated £43.3 billion. 

Full report attached.

More on the Treeconomics website here.

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