Tree benefits

They give us a tremendous amount and our streets would be a lot poorer without them. 

But it is not all upside. Living with trees has some downsides too, such as pollen, leaf waste, car mess and even obstruction of the pavement.

In the end, it is about a balance and recognising that we need to live with a few negatives in order to reap the vast rewards available.

Ultimately, they contribute a phenomenal amount to our lives. Trees:

• Cool the outdoor spaces we use daily

• Reduce our stress levels

• Add life and colour to the urban grey

• Give us a sense of place

• Support wildlife biodiversity

• Help deal with local air pollution

• Lessen local surface flooding

• Soak up carbon dioxide

• Produce the oxygen we need for life