Nature, Creativity, Humanity's video: Strolling through Urban Woodland on a mild day in Autumn

Urban trees and woodland Underrated Heroes, colourful comforts and spaces for People and Wildlife. Urban trees and woodland are all the more valuable for their location. They support plants and animals, clean our air and boost wellbeing. What are urban trees and woodland? Urban trees and woodland are areas of green cover in towns and cities. They range from street trees to trees in gardens, hedgerows and woods. They have a huge impact on local wildlife, mental and physical health, and pollution levels, while making the places we live in more beautiful. Key features Urban trees and woodland are often made up of very hardy species that are resistant to pollution. The London plane even earned its name from its adaptability to city living! Wildlife Urban woods and trees support a huge range of wildlife. As somewhere to feed, shelter and breed, they are vitally important for connectivity and supporting species in urban areas. These include some common faces, such as the blackbird and fox, but other species also flourish in built-up areas. Explore urban trees and woodland Urban trees and woodland are just about everywhere in the UK! Just visit your local town or city to enjoy a splash of green among the brick and stone. Threats Urban trees and woods have a huge value. They: **are beneficial to our mental and physical health **can reduce flooding **provide habitats for wildlife **lower noise pollution and combat air pollution **increase property values **reduce temperatures in towns and cities. But, they are always under threat from development. And, as fewer trees are planted in urban areas and as street trees come under threat, it’s more important than ever to fight for these urban heroes. https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/habitats/urban-trees-and-woodland