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Benefits of Urban Trees

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Year of publication 2016

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 1

Author FAO;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Poster, banner

Synopsis (short abstract) Large urban trees are excellent filters for urban pollutants and fine particulates. One tree can absorb up to 150 kg of CO2 per year, sequester carbon and consequently mitigate climate change. Trees provide habitat, food and protection to plants and animals, increasing urban biodiversity. Planting trees today is essential for future generations!

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