Trees for Cities on the Urban Heat Island Effect 

Urban heat islands are when a built-up area is much hotter than the surrounding countryside, particularly at night. This occurs when the high levels of concrete, pavements and buildings in towns and cities absorb and retain the heat from the day, creating localised warming and making it even hotter for city dwellers.
With 80% of the UK population living in an urban area, that means the majority of us will continue feeling the direct effects of these weather conditions and urban heat islands!
By planting more urban trees, we can help keep things cool through evapotranspiration and tree shade.
Check out our feature on Sky News about the Urban Heat Island Effect from July 15th 2022.