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Paved surfaces that allow soil to ‘breathe’ may be the best option for urban trees

Trees make towns and cities better places to live, but they often need to co-exist with practical surfaces in the built environment. A five-year study compared the effects of three types of paving on trees.

Read more on the European Commission website.

Date: 17 Mar 2023
Filed under: cities, ecosystem services