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International Day of Forests
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Forests and trees store carbon, which helps mitigate the impacts of climate change in, and around, urban areas.
19/12/2017
carbon
Forests supply medicines, food and boost the resilience of food systems.
19/12/2017
fruits
Urban forests buffer noise, clean air, encourage active lifestyles and reduce heat-island effects.
19/12/2017
green
Trees reduce noise pollution, as they shield homes from nearby roads and industrial areas.
19/12/2017
noise
Strategically placed trees in urban areas can cool the air by between 2-8 degrees C.
24/01/2017
urban