Capitalising on the potential of trees

摘要

Trees improve quality of life, and may even help city dwellers live longer. "I would advocate Primary Care Trusts to look at the parties involved in the greening agenda". Everyone knows trees are valuable. Horticulturists know trie value of their crop; garden centres know the value of their stock; customers know how much they are willing to pay for a garden, park or even a Christmas tree. But a recent survey in New York has found trees are worth more than their garden centre label -- an average of over 1,840 pound each thanks to their anti-pollutant value, through natural respiration.