Future Proofing Urban Greening

In a collaboration between Macquarie University, Western Sydney University, the NSW office of Environment and Heritage and Horticulture Innovation, new research has recently been commissioned to ensure that urban plantings of the future can withstand anticipated changes in climate, based upon their suitability to adapt to changing environmental conditions, their historic performance in an urban environment as well as their individual aesthetic value. 

With the current momentum to educate people on the benefit of trees relative to human health and well-being, this research is much needed as it endeavours to establish not only where green life should be planted but what types of green life (trees and plants) should be planted for the long term in light of changing climatic conditions.

Findings here will provide valuable input into the strategic urban plans of local councils, developers and landscapers. 

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Speciality Trees is proud to be involved with Hort Innovations as a member of the HIA Green Cities Project Steering Committee and as a partner to the 202020 Vision.