Why We Create Urban Forests
The benefits are holistic from addressing climate change, mitigating the impact of natural disasters, improving public health, and well being to creating sustainable economic recovery!
Social benefits:
- Supporting positive mental health, wellbeing, and cognitive development
- Supporting physical health and cleaner air
- Opportunities for recreation and community
Climate reliance:
- Contributing to climate change mitigation
- Cooling urban temperatures
- Supporting biodiversity
Economic benefits:
- Reducing disaster risks
- Creating opportunities for urban food production
- Creating green economy opportunities
Source: UNECE/ FAO Forest Report on urban forests and peri-urban forestry.
