Trees in towns
These hypothetical images of the Embankment and Parliament Square in London demonstrate the significance of trees in the built environment. They are often an unnoticed part of the urban landscape yet they play a crucial role in creating a sense of place and identity
Succession planting
Kingsway, London
This is a good example of the timescale required to achieve significant avenues of street trees. The trees originally planted in 1930 have only now reached full canopy coverage. We need to plan now to achieve streets lined with large canopy trees which will be vital in reducing the expected increase in urban temperatures anticipated with climate change.
This is a good example of the timescale required to achieve significant avenues of street trees. The trees originally planted in 1930 have only now reached full canopy coverage. We need to plan now to achieve streets lined with large canopy trees which will be vital in reducing the expected increase in urban temperatures anticipated with climate change.
Seasonal variation
Store Street, London
These three images show the contribution that the street trees make to the street. In summer they provide shade, light can sparkle off branches of trees in winter and both are preferable to seeing the street without trees
These three images show the contribution that the street trees make to the street. In summer they provide shade, light can sparkle off branches of trees in winter and both are preferable to seeing the street without trees
