Protecting trees and woods
What urban trees do for us
They green our cities. They clean our air. They fight the effects of climate. They even increase property values. Find out what they do for people, wildlife and the economy.
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Publication date:
January 2017
Publication type:
Research report
Pages:
28
This research report argues the importance of putting an economic value on the benefits of woods and trees.
From flood mitigation to health and wellbeing, the many benefits trees provide are worth over £270 billion.
Policy makers need to fully understand the economic value of these benefits to ensure that trees and woodland are not overlooked as potential options when project decisions are made.
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They green our cities. They clean our air. They fight the effects of climate. They even increase property values. Find out what they do for people, wildlife and the economy.
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