Treeconomics and the London i-Tree project >>> >>> >>> “London is one of the greenest, leafiest cities on the planet and as this survey proves, our canopy does a ‘tree-mendous’ job of lowering pollution, alleviating flood water and boosting our environment.”

Treeconomics came to Sidmouth last week:
Futures Forum: Climate Week in Sidmouth: The Climate Variety Show >>> Friday 11th March

They do very interesting work:

Making Green Spaces Matter

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Treeconomics is the UK market leader in measuring and valuing the benefits derived from our Urban Forests.

Our mission:

To raise awareness and demonstrate the value of trees and woodlands as fundamental natural assets. 

We will do this by engaging local people, businesses and public bodies in our projects and by sharing the results of our work.

Treeconomics is a social enterprise, an organisation that applies commercial strategies to maximise improvements in human and environmental wellbeing, rather than maximising profits for external shareholders.

urban forest (ur·ban for·est) NOUN – the ecosystem containing all of the trees, plants and associated animals in the urban environment, both in and around dense human settlements.

treeconomics (tree·co·no·mics) NOUN – the social science concerned with the benefits of trees 

and their contribution to the environment, human health and wellbeing.

It's Treeconomics 

Treeconomics works with community groups, research organisations, public bodies and private business to complete projects which highlight the value of trees. Once you value and understand a resource, you can…Read more >

LONDON i-TREE PROJECT

New Report Highlights the Benefits London’s Trees Bring to Air Quality A new report has identified that the tree population of inner and outer London holds nearly 2.4 million tonnes...Read more >

• Victoria Project:

Our latest study combined an i-Tree Eco project with an amenity tree valuation using CAVAT and also a storm water valuation using the Green Infrastructure Valuation Toolkit, highlighting the versatility of these tools. The study was carried out for Victoria Business Improvement District. To download a copy of the report, just click on the link  Download Victoria i-Tree report.

Treeconomics

The Sidmouth Arboretum's i-Tree project is a pioneer
Futures Forum: Sidmouth Tree Summit: reporting on the benefits of trees
Futures Forum: i-Tree surveys in Sidmouth, Torbay and London >>> and how they can help us chose which trees to plant
Futures Forum: Sidmouth Arboretum: Treeconomics at the 2015 AGM

But, of course, it's the London projects which catch the eye - and which have proven incredibly successful:
London trees absorb over 1000 Olympic swimming pools of water a year, DEVON man’s research shows - Claire Wright

LONDON i-TREE PROJECT

New Report Highlights the Benefits London’s Trees Bring to Air Quality

A new report has identified that the tree population of inner and outer London holds nearly 2.4 million tonnes of carbon and is sequestering an additional 77,000 tonnes per annum.  This is equivalent to the total amount of carbon generated by 26 billion vehicle miles.

The report, principally authored by Kenton Rogers, covered the whole of the Greater London area. Indeed, the London i-Tree project is the largest survey undertaken to date worldwide using the i-Tree software.

From the research it is estimated that there are nearly 8.5 million trees in the London area, providing canopy cover of 14%.  The survey further estimated that the total canopy cover including other vegetation such as shrubs and woodland totalled 21%. Understanding and quantifying the structure of London’s urban trees helps to calculate just some of the many benefits which urban trees bring to the population.

A feature of the London i-Tree project was the use of over 300 volunteers to survey the trees and map the data plots.  The involvement of local communities in measuring and appreciating the benefits of the urban forest, was an important aspect of the project.

The report was co-authored by Keith Sacre and Jessica Goodenough, also of Treeconomics, and Kieron Doick of Forest Research and is a partnership project also including The Forestry Commission, Greater London Authority, Greenspace Information for Greater London, London Tree Officers Association, Natural England, Trees for Cities and The Tree Council.  The project was kindly supported by Unilever.

Commented Kenton Rogers of Treeconomics: “The London i-Tree report serves as an example and encouragement to others, particularly because it has demonstrated public involvement and hopefully commitment to change based on the results.  The survey provides the basis and a benchmark from which to move forward with structured planning for London’s urban forest.”

The Environment Minister, Rory Stewart, said: “Our trees and forests have long been central to British identity. But we are beginning to understand with even more precision, just how important they are to our air quality, our health and our happiness.”  Meanwhile, The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson said: “London is one of the greenest, leafiest cities on the planet and as this survey proves, our canopy does a ‘tree-mendous’ job of lowering pollution, alleviating flood water and boosting our environment.”

Download a copy of the London i-Tree report here. You can also view the data for the report here.

For a printed copy or further details about a survey in your area, or for your property estate, please contact us.

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