Code
F12
Sector
Forest
Other sector(s)
Urban
The complete description of the NWRM
Summary
Trees in urban areas can have multiple benefits related to aesthetics, microclimate regulation and urban hydrology. Trees in urban areas can also be important biodiversity refuges and can contribute to reducing particulate air pollution. Trees intercept precipitation, reducing the amount of rainfall which must be processed by sewers and other water transporting infrastructure. The area around urban trees may also have greater infiltration capacity than the impermeable surfaces often found in urban areas. Trees also transpire, which dries the soil and gives greater capacity for rainfall storage.
Illustration(s)
Trees in Fayetteville, USA
Possible benefits with level
| Benefits | Level |
|---|---|
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BP1 - Store runoff
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Medium
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BP2 - Slow runoff
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Medium
|
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BP5 - Increase evapotranspiration
|
High
|
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BP6 - Increase infiltration and/or groundwater recharge
|
Medium
|
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BP7 - Increase soil water retention
|
Medium
|
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BP8 - Reduce pollutant sources
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Medium
|
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BP9 - Intercept pollution pathways
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High
|
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BP10 - Reduce erosion and/or sediment delivery
|
Low
|
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BP11 - Improve soils
|
Low
|
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BP14 - Create terrestrial habitats
|
High
|
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BP16 - Reduce peak temperature
|
High
|
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BP17 - Absorb and/or retain CO2
|
High
|
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ES1 - Water storage
|
Medium
|
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ES3 - Natural biomass production
|
Medium
|
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ES4 - Biodiversity preservation
|
High
|
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ES5 - Climate change adaptation and mitigation
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High
|
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ES6 - Groundwater/aquifer recharge
|
Medium
|
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ES7 - Flood risk reduction
|
Low
|
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ES8 - Erosion/sediment control
|
Low
|
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ES9 - Filtration of pollutants
|
High
|
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ES10 - Recreational opportunities
|
High
|
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ES11 - Aesthetic/cultural value
|
High
|
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PO1 - Improving status of biology quality elements
|
Medium
|
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PO5 - Improving quantitative status
|
Low
|
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PO6 - Improving chemical status
|
Low
|
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PO7 - Prevent surface water status deterioration
|
Low
|
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PO8 - Prevent groundwater status deterioration
|
Low
|
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PO9 - Take adequate and co-ordinated measures to reduce flood risks
|
Low
|
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PO10 - Protection of important habitats
|
High
|
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PO11 - Better protection for ecosystems and more use of Green Infrastructure
|
High
|
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PO14 - Prevention of biodiversity loss
|
High
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