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Health benefits of street trees

WEBStreet trees have a potentially significant role to play in climate change adaptation because they can moderate urban environments, for example by capturing particulate pollution. …

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Improving physical health

WEBPhysical activity has many health benefits, reducing the risk of developing diabetes, coronary heart disease and some cancers, as well as improving recovery times after …

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Benefits of green infrastructure

WEBAn in-depth technical report by Forest Research providing a synthesis of the evidence on the positive benefits which green infrastructure brings to society. A summary report is …

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Well-being and quality of life

WEBBackground. Well-being, health and quality of life are holistic terms with a range of contested definitions. In general, these concepts embrace both personal and community …

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Benefits of green infrastructure

WEBBenefits of green infrastructure 7 Associations have been found between access to green space and raised levels of physical activity, which in turn improves individuals’ health.

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The Economic Benefits of Green Infrastructure

WEBThe PSAs relevant to Green Infrastructure and its economic benefits are: PSA7: Improve the economic performance of all Regions and reduce the gap in economic growth rates …

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Pests & Diseases

WEBPests & Diseases. The changing climate is increasing the risk to trees and woodlands from pests and pathogens, with outbreaks of new pests and diseases and changes to the …

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Cultural ecosystem services, values and benefits

WEBThese interactions give rise to a variety of wellbeing benefits that are wide ranging and can be valued in numerous ways, via monetary, qualitative, quantitative, and mixed …

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Common sense risk management of trees

WEBCommon sense risk management of trees. This is one of three new publications that have been produced by the Forestry Commission for the National Tree Safety Group. The …

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Valuing the mental health benefits of woodlands – In Brief

WEBThe values are based on the role of woodland in alleviating mental illnesses, resulting in reduced costs to the NHS and employers. The annual mental health benefits associated …

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Workshops: Benefits of using woodlands and natural spaces for …

WEBA seminar series to explore how using woodlands and natural spaces is good for mental, emotional, social and physical health Summary. In 2002 Forest Research organised a …

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Forest Schools: impact on young children in England and Wales

WEBSummary. Forest school is a unique educational experience using the outdoor environment of the forest as a classroom. Young people involved in Forest School will use them on a …

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Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service

WEBThe Tree Health Diagnostic and Advisory Service provide advice and where possible diagnosis and identification of tree pests and pathogens. Range of services: Reporting …

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2. Identification and symptoms of ramorum disease

WEBRamorum disease symptoms on trees include lesions, or bleeding cankers, which exude, or ooze, fluid from infected bark. This exudate can dry to a crust on the trunk, and the inner …

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Phytophthora austrocedri disease of juniper and cypress

WEBPresent in United Kingdom Notifiable in trade – see ‘Report a sighting’ below Scientific name – Phytophthora austrocedri (P. austrocedri) Phytophthora austrocedri (P. …

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Phytophthora disease of alder (Phytophthora alni)

WEBPresent in United Kingdom. Not reportable. Scientific name of causal agent – Phytophthora alni (P. alni) Phytophthora disease of alder is a disease of alder trees (trees in the Alnus …

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