Tagged: Benefits of Trees

A new large-scale study finds out just how much nature is enough to make a difference. Source: Two hours of nature a week improves health and wellness | TreeHugger

Urban life can exacerbate the effects of hot weather, as roads and concrete act as giant heat sinks and turn whole suburbs into massive ovens. But tree cover can be a highly effective weapon against excess heat, reducing immediate surface temperatures by up to 20°c. A 10% increase in canopy cover across an area can […]

Living in a leafy, green neighborhood may lead to lower levels of some telltale markers for heart disease and stroke. Source: More trees, fewer heart risks? | Harvard Health

Healthy Trees, Healthy Lives Spending time outdoors in nature is not only fun, but it’s therapeutic and rejuvenating. Time spent in nature improves your physical, mental, and spiritual health. Residents who live in greener communities are three times more likely to be physically active and 40 percent less likely to be overweight than those living […]

More and more gardeners are having to deal with shade in their yards from buildings and large trees. But shade doesn’t mean the end of gardening. Here’s some basics on shade gardening. Source: Connecticut Garden Journal: Throwing Shade | Connecticut Public Radio

Good news, urbanites! New research suggests that you don’t have to leave the city to reap some of the benefits of being in nature. Source: Nature boosts your mental health, and you don’t even have to leave the city to reap the benefits

Similar findings have been seen with adults, too. Source: Study: Being around trees and other greenery may help teens stave off depression – The Washington Post

Learn more about why we need to plant and care for trees. Source: Top 22 Benefits of Trees | TreePeople

A new white paper, written by The Nature Conservancy with input from The Trust for Public Land and Analysis Group, identifies street trees as one of the most overlooked strategies for improving public health in our cities. Source: Nature Conservancy | Funding Trees for Health