Urban forests are essential for climate resilience, biodiversity, and public health
An essay published today in the journal PLOS Climate examines the need for “immediate and sustained” investment to safeguard urban forests. The article reviews the necessary policies, ranging from maintenance and management to legal protections. The authors call on policymakers to “prioritize” these spaces in their strategies to combat climate change, given their positive role in climate resilience, biodiversity, and public health.
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