Urban trees and greenspace in a changing climate

Cities that pride in only huge concreate structures deny the citizens the benefits of greenspaces. City planning should add green space establishment and maintenance as an important aspect in maintaining a healthy and scenic city. This can be achieved by following simple guidelines in policy, establishment and maintenance. This book shows some policy measures that would encourage participation in funding, establishment and maintain ace of urban greenspaces. The guidelines also show step by step on how to choose greenspace sites, types of trees to choose, establishment and maintenance. The book also provides case studies of restored and maintained green spaces after years of destruction through grabbing and neglect. Green spaces are important for healthy urban community; therefore, each urban authority should aim at providing sufficient greenspaces.