Planting trees at your playspace

Trees and landscaping are often considered “extras,” and are first on the budget chopping block, but here are some reasons to reconsider trees as critical to your playspace:
•Incidences of childhood asthma are lower in neighborhoods where there are more trees.
•Incidences of childhood melanoma are lower in children who have less direct exposure to UV rays.

Trees are an investment: take good care of them and you'll reap the benefits. Here are some critical rules for how you can invest in the safety and health of our communities:
•Plant the right trees in the right places: Use native trees.
•Care for your trees.
•Protect your trees.

Read the full articles,
Trees on the playground = healthier kids &
Planting trees at your playspace: Technical considerations.

For more information on the benefits of trees on urban spaces see our Street Smart Articles