{"id":25078,"date":"2015-04-07T02:54:17","date_gmt":"2015-04-07T06:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/urban-forests-vs-woodland-forests\/"},"modified":"2021-10-14T15:25:09","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T14:25:09","slug":"urban-forests-vs-woodland-forests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/gb\/urban-forests-vs-woodland-forests\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Forests vs Woodland Forests"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Trees are woodland forestry plants.\u00a0 As soon as we forget this fact, we neglect the necessities that trees need and are likely to make mistakes when planting trees in urban forests.<\/p>\n<p>A tree in a woodland forest has near perfect conditions; a sheltered microclimate, rich fertile soil with an abundance of nutrients and humus, uncompacted leaf mould, and rich rooting volume with plenty of moisture and pore space.<\/p>\n<p>Now spare a thought for a tree in an urban forest: a harsh paved surround, increasing microclimate temperatures and reflecting glare, exposure to wind and de-icing salt, and gratuitous vandalism. While below ground, an equally hostile environment of compacted soils, lack of quality rooting volume, competition for space with multiple utilities, and if it does manage to spread its root system, someone will mutilate it through trenching or pavement reinstatement.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With these factors in mind we can begin the process of successfully integrating urban forests into city environments. By using suitable <a href=\"https:\/\/greenblue.com\/products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">urban tree planting products<\/a>, we can protect trees in urban forests above and below ground. And by managing and providing for their delicate root systems, we can recreate optimum conditions for our urban forests to establish. 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