Photos:Left - Ischia, A Watson/Right - Singapore, A Watson
Whilst researching and writing my undergraduate dissertation, I have come to realise what a minefield of information there is supporting and warning against streets trees. I've realised that I was pretty naive and my personal crusade to put more street trees in deprived and under funded areas, needs a bit more investigation.
However, when you come across an article saying that trees can actually slow drivers down, that having tree-lined roads indicates that people live in the area; as well as offering a kerbside protective barrier for cyclists and pedestrians...it turns my research back on its head and I might gat back on the crusade....
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