http://blogs.independent.co.uk| Blogs from the Independent newspaper - news, views and features from the world's most free-thinking newspaper| Tue, 21 May 2013 17:26:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2| en hourly 1 http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/09/14/join-in-the-tree-athlon-and-help-bring-more-trees-into-our-cities/ http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/09/14/join-in-the-tree-athlon-and-help-bring-more-trees-into-our-cities/#comments Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:32:22 +0000 Jacqueline Barsoux http://blogs.independent.co.uk/?p=28422 The benefits of trees have been well-documented, ranging from mitigating the negative effects of pollution and climate change, to softening the urban landscape and creating a healthier environment for all. One place where trees are needed more than ever is in our cities. With eight out of every 10 people predicted live in cities by 2050, it is vital that we understand what is happening to our urban forest.]]> http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/09/14/join-in-the-tree-athlon-and-help-bring-more-trees-into-our-cities/feed/ 1