Why have trees growing in street verges?
The Council regards street trees as being highly desirable and integral to the urban landscape, providing a range of social, environmental and economic advantages. As such they are considered to be a primary part of the public landscape amenity affecting and benefiting all residents within a locality. Economic Benefits Property values are increased by the presence of trees by creating a “leafy suburb”. Social Benefits: • Aesthetically, trees make an important contribution to the character or amenity of the local area and form a notable visual element in the landscape. • Trees improve our quality of life by providing a sense of peacefulness, restfulness, serenity and tranquillity as a result of creating a more natural and less artificial environment. Environmental Benefits Trees: • Purify the air. • Screen objectionable views. • Soften the built environment. • Create a habitat for birds and other wildlife. • Reduce glare from street lamps and car headlights. • Modify the wind and reduce
