Trees in cities provide important ecosystem services and help to reduce the urban heat island effect and lower building energy use.
Presenter
David Nowak
USDA Forest Service Northern Research Station
Contributors
Multiple contributors
Video Length
13:44
Publication Date
You should gain an understanding of:
Ecosystem services provided by neighborhood trees.
Carbon storage in neighborhood and urban trees.
Balancing the carbon benefits of urban trees with the carbon costs of maintaining them through management.