Brent Street Trees
This project is running from December 2011 – March 2012
We plan to plant 40 new street trees
We have been working in partnership with the London Borough of Brent for many years to make a positive impact on some of the most industrialised areas.
This year we are revisiting Park Royal to plant approximately 40 new street trees, capable of thriving in a heavily polluted environment such as limes and London Planes.
Street trees play a vital role in greening the urban jungle. Particularly in industrial areas or parts where green space is minimal; street trees provide corridors for wildlife to move in search of food and habitat and pump pollutants out of the air. Trees in the street can provide a barrier against noise pollution, raise the value of property and regulate temperature. A tree outside your window provides a connection with nature, marking the seasons and having a positive impact on stress.
Trees for Cities will carefully select sites and species appropriate for the area following the 'right tree right place principle'. The planting will be celebrated by a street ceremony with residents and local businesses. Trees for Cities will continue to maintain the trees for three summers to ensure they establish and are always at the end of a phone if a local resident spots a problem.
This project is supported by Defra Big Tree Plant, Kia and London Borough of Brent.
