{"id":1409,"date":"2023-05-25T13:18:21","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T12:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/trees-improve-air-quality-in-urban-areas\/"},"modified":"2024-11-27T07:54:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T07:54:40","slug":"trees-improve-air-quality-in-urban-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bloominghaus.com\/news\/trees-improve-air-quality-in-urban-areas\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Trees Improve Air Quality in Urban Areas?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Heard that trees improve air quality<\/strong> and want to check the facts?

You’re in the right place.

We partner with the Woodland Trust<\/a> and The National Forest<\/a> to plant 100s of trees every year.

And we know exactly what the benefits are.

You may have heard trees being called the “lungs” of the planet because they absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen.

They’re also the “liver” of the planet because they filter pollutants from the atmosphere.

This is how they improve the quality of the air <\/strong>around us.

We’re here to show you how they do this and why trees are heroes of our Blooming Haus<\/a> <\/mark>team.

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How Trees Improve Air Quality in Cities<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
1. Trees Are Natural Air Purifiers <\/a>
2. Urban Tree Planting in London <\/a>
3. How to Get Involved in Helping Trees Improve Air Quality <\/a>
5. Which Trees Are Best for Purifying the Air? <\/a>
6. Trees are Essential to the Blooming House Sustainability Focus <\/a>
7. What Causes Urban Air Pollution? <\/a>
8. How to Help With Air Pollution <\/a>
9. Other Journal Entries You May Find Useful<\/a><\/mark><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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1. Trees Are Natural Air Purifiers<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
In 2019, 99% of the world’s population <\/strong>lived in a location that didn’t meet World Health Organisation (WHO) air quality guidelines.

That’s a scary figure.

But all is not lost; trees can come to the rescue.

They play a vital role in wider efforts to make every breath we take better for our health<\/strong>.

We’re luxury floral designers<\/a> in London, so we’re using our surroundings as an example.

According to Impact on Urban Health<\/a>, pollution from particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) in each London borough is above WHO guidance levels.

So, there’s work to be done.

And planting trees is a vital part of this.

We’re dedicated to doing this to help tackle climate change, as we discuss in our journal entry.

“Can Planting Trees Really Help Us Tackle Climate Change?<\/a>“<\/mark>

And we’re excited that each tree planted also improves the quality of the air we breath<\/strong>.

Plus, trees make our streets much better to walk along.

They’re beautiful .<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Trees improve air quality<\/strong> by removing pollutants in two different ways.

Firstly, when concentrated clouds of minuscule particles crash into trees, they disperse and are diluted in the air.

This process of dispersion <\/strong>makes it less likely that humans will inhale them.

Secondly, minuscule particles get trapped by waxy and hairy tree leaves.

Most of these trapped particles wash away down nearby drains when it rains.

This deposition<\/strong> process means fewer minuscule particles in the air we breathe.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Trees really are an impressive force of nature<\/strong> because they also:

– Provide shade and reduce the ambient temperature.
– Act as a buffer around ancient woodlands that need protection.
– Support local wildlife by providing shelter and food.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The air purification properties of trees are especially important for human health<\/strong>.

Air pollution affects lung development and is involved in developing health conditions such as asthma, emphysema, and other respiratory illnesses.

Children, elderly people, and those with existing respiratory issues are most affected by the pollution around them.

But it’s damaging to us all.

To optimise the effect of trees on air quality, premium places for tree planting<\/strong> include:

– Urban streets
– Playgrounds
– Hospital grounds
– Green spaces in cities
– Industrial estates
– Around protected habitats<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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2. Urban Tree Planting in London<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
We’re proud to be part of the London landscape and passionate about protecting the environment around us<\/strong>.

Air quality in the city is most affected by road transport and heating systems in homes and businesses.

We use green energy in our studio<\/strong> and encourage others to take similar steps.

We’re also keen supporters of tree planting that can help deal with London’s two most problematic air pollutants, particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2)<\/strong>.

These pollutants can make breathing difficult for people, so we need to do all we can to reduce their presence.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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The office of the Mayor of London announced a \u00a33.1 million tree-planting package<\/strong> in July 2022.

Trees for London is part of the Mayor’s mission to make London a healthier and greener place to live.

Examples of tree planting initiates in London <\/strong>include:

– An award of \u00a32 million to 56 community projects through the Grow Back Greener Fund in 2022, with more awards to be announced.
– Awards of \u00a375,000 and \u00a3500,000 for two major woodland creation and tree planting projects as part of the Green and Resilient Spaces Fund Round 2.
– 31,000 tree planter packs given to London residents by the Mayor of London’s office.
– 1,000 free rowan trees given to London residents by the Conservation Volunteers (TCV).

Residents and businesses in London can also sponsor a tree<\/a>.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Since 2016, the Mayor of London has supported planting more than 430,000 trees<\/strong>.

Estimates suggest that London trees provide at least \u00a3133 million of benefits annually regarding pollution removal, carbon sequestration, and a reduction in water run-off.

This investment and work is impressive, but there’s more to do.

You can keep up with the latest developments by signing up for Environment Newsletter<\/a> from the Mayor of London.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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3. How to Get Involved in Helping Trees Improve Air Quality<\/h2>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Want to get involved with helping trees improve air quality<\/strong>?

No problem.

You can join an organisation like The Conservation Volunteers<\/a> and help with their projects.

There are also opportunities to provide corporate sponsorship or make personal donations if you don’t have the time to volunteer.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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You can also plant a tree in your own outside space<\/strong>.

We know that you may not have a huge garden if you live in an urban environment, but there are trees that you can plant in a smaller garden.

Check out this Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) article<\/a> for advice.

If you’re worried about caring for a tree, it’s not difficult, and there are plenty of useful tips online, including the Woodland Trust video<\/strong> below about making a tree protector.<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n