They not only add beauty to the otherwise dull urban landscape but also have important environmental benefits. They give us all a place to relax and unwind from the daily stresses.
Our urban trees are under threat. We could lose the lifeblood of our cities and towns. 80% now live in urban areas. We need trees now more than ever.
Some have said that we would plant trees in our cities if they produced free WiFi. They produce oxygen which is essential to our survival on this planet.
One mature leafy plant can produce enough oxygen in a season to allow 10 people to breathe. It is especially important in heavily populated and highly polluted cities where oxygen levels could be 6% lower on average.
Carbon sinks, as we call them, are important for trees. Carbon sequestration is a crucial part of the carbon cycle, and helps to reduce the effects of global warming.
A mature tree can absorb as much as 48 pounds of CO2 in a year. Globally, it is believed that our forests can absorb up to 40% of CO2 emissions from humans before they reach our outer atmosphere and trap even more heat. Trees are better at this because of their size and density.
It is estimated that London’s trees store 2,367,000 tons of carbon, worth an estimated £147 million for the UK economy. To find out more about Semi Mature Trees For Sale, visit naturefirst.co.uk/semi-mature-trees/
Trees absorb more than just carbon dioxide. They also soak up other pollutants and toxins that are released by our daily activities. Air pollution, especially in urban areas, means that the air we breathe is toxic or even more so. It’s not great that 8 out of 10 people now live in cities and towns.
All trees can do this. However, those that thrive are the ones that are well-suited to their environment, require minimal management, or are long-lived and disease resistant.