As an important part of the urban environment, trees have certain risks while living in
harmony with humans. For example, the failure of trees in extreme weather may cause …

The provision of ecosystem services is a prominent rationale for urban greening, and there
is a prevailing mantra that 'trees are good'. However, understanding how urban trees …

Most studies of urban forest management look at vegetation on public land. Yet, to meet
ambitious urban forest targets, cities must attempt to maintain or increase trees and canopy …

Urban parks and green spaces are among the few places where city dwellers can have
regular contact with nature and engage in outdoor recreation. Social media data provide …

Environmental and urban forest managers in cities located in highly biodiverse regions may
need to balance biodiversity conservation with the provision of ecosystem services to …

Environmental quality and the citizens' well-being largely depend on the urban forests. But
managing this natural capital is challenging for its biological complexity and interactions with …

The use of plants in cities and the ecosystem services they provide has attracted increased
attention both publicly and within the research literature. Increasingly, the value of urban …

The benefits and functions of urban trees are well-studied, and stewardship groups, non-
governmental organizations, tree professionals, and municipal leaders aim to increase …

Tree fall onto railway lines puts passengers at risk and causes large economic losses due to
disruption of train services and damage to infrastructure. Railway lines in Germany are …

Urban trees are a fundamental and key component of urban green areas, however, they are
subject to several stresses which can compromise their mechanical integrity through the …