Urban reforestation

High school (ages 12+)
Environment & Earth

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/urban-reforestation

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific basis?Ecological restoration and urban ecology principles guide species selection and site management
2. What is the key implementation strategies?Street tree planting, park expansion, green infrastructure development, community engagement, policy integration
3. Why do cities need more trees?Trees clean the air, keep streets cooler, help with rainwater, and make people feel happier and safer.
4. Where can new trees be planted in a city?Trees can grow on streets, in parks, on old industrial sites, and even in neighborhoods.

Urban Heat Island Effect: The phenomenon where urban areas experience significantly higher temperatures than surrounding rural areas.
Green Infrastructure: A network of natural and semi-natural areas designed and managed to deliver a wide range of ecosystem services.
Biodiversity: The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.