Street trees can be used to create a continuous canopy, creating an experience of living in an urban forest. In this section, we explore how street trees can be used to define streets, improve the urban environment and provide linkages in habitat networks.
- Street trees can be used to create a continuous habitats, whilst making urban neighbourhoods more attractive and providing ecological services
- Tree species must be selected that can survive urban conditions and avoid excessive maintenance requirements
- Selecting native species will maximise their habitat potential, however, urban conditions favour some exotics
- Planning for street trees requires consideration of water requirements and the impact on buildings and streets at maturity
- Vandalism can be reduced by planting as semi-mature standards, however, where possible it is better to plant younger trees
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