Including the closely related term trees.
… and infrastructure is decreasing with our development, with Aberdeen having the lowest tree cover of Scotland’s cities. While trees and other blue / green infrastructure are not solutions in themselves, they play a critical role in managing our climate and environments; absorbing carbon dioxide, contributing to climate resilience and providing co-benefits as critical spaces to protect the health and wellbeing…
… of people and wildlife. Areas for consideration under this theme include: 5. Expand and proactively manage tree & woodland cover across the urban and rural landscapes we own, focusing on a mix of climate resilient species and ensuring delivery of co-benefits. 6. Protect, increase and appropriately manage the quantity and types of blue / green infrastructure across the land and structures we…