Public Health and Social Benefits Air Cleaning: Trees produce oxygen, intercept airborne particulates, and reduce smog, enhancing a community’s respiratory health. The urban canopy directly contributes to meeting a city’s regulatory clear air requirements. Access to trees, green spaces, and parks promotes greater physical activity, reduces stress while improving the quality of life in our cities and towns. Urban landscaping, including trees, helps lower crime rates. Studies show that urban vegetation slows heartbeats, lowers blood…
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