{"id":59222,"date":"2018-09-13T08:30:10","date_gmt":"2018-09-13T07:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/why-species-selection-is-so-important\/"},"modified":"2024-04-18T11:09:03","modified_gmt":"2024-04-18T10:09:03","slug":"why-species-selection-is-so-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/ce\/why-species-selection-is-so-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Species Selection Is So Important when Planting Urban Trees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Working with associations that encourage urban designers and policy makers to create more sustainable and\u00a0livable urban areas is exactly what GreenBlue Urban are all about. Organizations like the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/urbandesignforum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Urban Design Forum<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbandesignlondon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Urban Design London<\/a>\u00a0work hard to ensure that the cities we build are places where people want to live, work, and play.<\/p>\n<p>Mature urban trees can play a large role in this. A recent seminar called &#8220;Designing with Nature&#8221; presented the importance of urban trees and species selection, describing how nature can be a critical design tool for a coherent and\u00a0<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">multi-functional\u00a0urban environment<\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>We wanted to draw two key elements to the attention of our audiences from the arboriculture, planning and engineering communities.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8629\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30522 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palestra.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palestra.jpg 800w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palestra-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palestra-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Palestra-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Transport for London Building Office<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Multi-Functionality<\/h3>\n<p>Peter Massini, a leading light at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.london.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">GLA<\/a>\u00a0and frequent GreenBlue Urban collaborator, works on green infrastructure and LID \/ SuDs policy and could not underline enough the need to truly ensure that what we classify as \u2018green space\u2019 is not purely space that\u2019s green but that it provides <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>essential ecosystems services<\/strong><\/span>. Having presented images of unappealing patches of green around residential areas and water-logged sports pitches, he made some very important observations specifically relating to our urban trees. Firstly, what he classified as<em><strong> missed opportunities<\/strong> <\/em>\u2013 contrasting a tree planted with no forethought or a below ground solution with a LID \/ SUDs compatible tree pit like at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenblue.com\/case-study\/pace-university\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pace University<\/a> in New York City or on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenblue.com\/case-study\/goldhawk-road\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Goldhawk Road<\/a>\u00a0in London.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8631\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8631\" style=\"width: 587px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30528 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peter-Massini.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"587\" height=\"584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peter-Massini.jpg 587w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peter-Massini-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peter-Massini-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Peter-Massini-300x298.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8631\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Peter Massini &#8211; Comparing missed opportunities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It is crucial that we don\u2019t miss such opportunities to broaden the capacity of our urban trees through innovative tree pit design to combine root management with water attenuation. Peter then went on to highlight the need to integrate tree pits into more hardscape areas. At GreenBlue Urban, we have invested in years of research with Abertay University, the University of Tennessee, and others third party research institutes to develop and test our<a href=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/products\/arborflow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> ArborFlow<\/a>\u00a0LID \/ SUDS tree pit system.<\/p>\n<h3>Species Selection and Rooting Environment<\/h3>\n<p>Dr Andy Hirons from Myerscough College \u00a0provided a thorough and fascinating insight into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenblue.com\/resource-centre\/tree-species-selection-for-green-infrastructure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">new species selection guide<\/a> developed in collaboration with Dr Henrik Sj\u00f6man. At GreenBlue Urban, we always highlight the importance of species selection to ensure the long-term success and efficiency of our urban trees. The specie selection guide constitutes an accessible and holistic approach to tree species selection for our developing and ever-changing urban environment. Dr Hirons highlighted the importance of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenblue.com\/how-much-soil-do-urban-trees-need\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">soil volume<\/a> and the creation of a below-ground environment that is properly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenblue.com\/soil-aeration-important-tree-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">irrigated and aerated<\/a>. When working with municipalities and local authorities we often find that the selection of species causes confusion and concern.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8632\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8632\" style=\"width: 585px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30531 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Andy-Hirons.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"585\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Andy-Hirons.jpg 585w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Andy-Hirons-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Andy-Hirons-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Andy-Hirons-300x297.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8632\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dr Andy Hirons discusses Selection of Tree Species<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Dr Hirons explains that during the process of surveying key stakeholders when developing the tree species selection guide, many relied on nursery brochures that can often be focused too heavily on amenity rather than benefits and stormwater considerations. Decision-making tools, such as this guide, enable a broader approach. Urban Foresters and arborists have a user-friendly resource in this guide to strengthen their case for considered, function focused urban tree planting.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8432\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8432\" style=\"width: 2400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30301 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tree-species-selection-guide-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tree-species-selection-guide-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tree-species-selection-guide-1-600x350.jpg 600w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tree-species-selection-guide-1-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tree-species-selection-guide-1-768x448.jpg 768w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tree-species-selection-guide-1-1024x597.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/tree-species-selection-guide-1-1200x700.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tree Species Selection for Green Infrastructure &#8211; A Guide for Specifiers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What are we trying to achieve by planting urban trees on any given site and how can we increase the value we derive from our investment?<\/p>\n<p>Through using this guide, landscape architects, engineers and planners can engage meaningfully with arboricultural experts to develop a common language. Specific species in the guide are highlighted for their <strong>suitability<\/strong> <strong>for integration into paved environments.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8633\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8633\" style=\"width: 840px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30534 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Urban-Tree-Planting-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Urban-Tree-Planting-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Urban-Tree-Planting-600x338.png 600w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Urban-Tree-Planting-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Urban-Tree-Planting-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Urban-Tree-Planting-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/greenblue.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Urban-Tree-Planting.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GBU have a selection of case studies with different scenarios<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Our latest webinar\u00a0in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenblue.com\/webinars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Process of Successful Urban Tree Planting series<\/a>\u00a0also discusses placement of trees and what should be considered when planning your tree pit for urban tree planting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Working with associations that encourage urban designers and policy makers to create more sustainable and\u00a0livable urban areas is exactly what GreenBlue Urban are all about. Organizations like the\u00a0Urban Design Forum and Urban Design London\u00a0work hard to ensure that the cities we build are places where people want to live, work, and play. Mature urban trees [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3409,"featured_media":59224,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[837,840,839],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-59222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-ce","category-research-ce","category-urban-trees-arboriculture-ce"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Why Species Selection Is So Important when Planting Urban Trees<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/ce\/why-species-selection-is-so-important\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Why Species Selection Is So Important when Planting Urban Trees\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Working with associations that encourage urban designers and policy makers to create more sustainable and\u00a0livable urban areas is exactly what GreenBlue Urban are all about. 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