[CANUFNET] FW: Urban forest benefits: UN calls for maximization of urban forest benefits

[Andy Kenney]

Here is an important recognition of the importance of urban and peri-urban
forests by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN.  Thanks to
Danijela Puric-Mladenovic for bringing this to our attention.

 

Andy

 

 

 Urban forest benefits: UN calls for maximization of urban forest benefits
'The accelerating rate of natural disturbances affecting cities such as
storms, droughts, floods and landslides reminds us that resilience to
disasters is of critical importance and that trees play an important role in
protecting city environments,' said FAO Assistant Director-General for
Forestry, Eduardo Rojas-Briales. 'Good practices in urban and peri-urban
forestry can contribute to building a resilient city in terms of mitigation
and adaptation to the effects of climate change,' Rojas-Briales said. Urban
forests also improve the well-being and health conditions of citizens by
cooling the environment, particularly in arid zones.
http://www.afriquejet.com/maximization-urban-forest-benefits-2011100524090.h
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