Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of droughts heatwaves in Europe, leading effects on forest growth major dieback events due hydraulic failure caused by xylem embolism. Inter-specific variability embolism resistance has been studied detail, but little known about intra-specific variability, particularly marginal populations. We evaluated 15 European beech populations, mostly from geographically sites species distribution range, focusing populations dry...

Tree pruning is carried out to reduce conflict with infrastructure, buildings, and any other human activity. However, heavy may result in a diminished tree crown capacity for sugar production exposure fungal infection. This risk leads decrease stability or vigour. In this work, we analysed the effect of roadside trees on photosynthetic performance process compared neighbouring unpruned trees. Four years growth was studied by terrestrial imaging. vitality (Roloff’s classification) (Visual...

Urban green spaces make an invaluable contribution to the health and well-being of all city residents. Therefore, urban park quality accessibility are crucial factors in stimulating physical mental benefits. This study aimed assess parks their as reported by people with mobility difficulties (seniors, blind partially sighted people). Four key features a place (accessibility linkages, comfort image, uses activities sociability) were considered in-depth-interviews (IDI) "walk-and-talk"...

<title>Abstract</title> The ongoing urbanization of cities worldwide contributes to escalating levels air pollution, posing significant environmental and health concerns. calculation PM 2.5 purification potential is commonly conducted for green spaces trees within urban areas with models such as I Tee eco, they play crucial roles in ecosystem functions, including the absorption various pollutants, but there a deficiency studies verifying distribution health-threatening concentrations this...

Sustainable urban forests require tree acceptance and support. Two groups of respondents, professionals (working in green areas) individuals (with no professional connection with trees) revealed their attitudes towards trees by assessing statements a survey questionnaire. Similar general attitude from nonprofessionals the examined benefits harms related to was observed. Tree were perceived as much more important than annoyance they might cause. However, 6% found only negative aspects trees,...

Urban parks should be inclusive for all. Availability and accessibility of urban determine the quality life in cities. The importance access increases residents with limited mobility who, facing obstacles due to inadequate adjustment surrounding physical space, are exposed social exclusion. Five groups respondents completed a survey questionnaire revealing their attitudes towards green areas indicating barriers parks’ accessibility. were designed include blind vision impaired people, those...

Urban trees are important to maintain biodiversity and, therefore, need public acceptance. Few studies, however, have addressed the topic of social acceptability old trees. The aim this research was examine city residents' perception trees, including hollow-bearing ones, mainly in aspect safety and aesthetics. A total 448 Warsaw municipal forest' users expressed their opinions by completing an online questionnaire. Several methods were used analyse results study: Chi-square test...

Road alleys are multifunctional features in open landscapes that serve as ecological corridors connecting habitats, and play an important role sustaining stability. However, multiple road authorities claim tree-lined routes pose a threat to traffic safety should therefore be removed. This aspect of seems crucial authorities, significantly overwhelming the benefits alleys. Problems with vitality trees (which mainly mature aging) deliver arguments for cutting them down. The aim this paper is...

The linden tree ( Tilia spp.) is a popular for landscaping and urban environments in central northwest European countries, it one of the most cities Poland. Ectomycorrhizal fungi form symbiosis with many species protect host plant from heavy metals against salinity. aim this study was to characterise ECM fungal community trees along damage gradient. performed on two sites located centre city Gdańsk, northern vitality assessment made according Roloff’s classification. Tree classes were...

Abstract Modern society is fascinated by Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), physical laziness, isolation from nature, a preference for staying indoors. Despite the general acceptance understanding of health benefits recreation in open air, change being seen recreational patterns urban dwellers, as they spend less time outdoors. In order to counteract such behaviours, we can try apply ICTs enhance spent The performed study aimed find uses ICT solutions designing public spaces...

Abstract Betula pendula Roth. is considered a pioneering plant species important for urban ecosystems. Based on the sequencing of fungal ITS, we characterized ectomycorrhizal (ECM) communities twenty silver birch trees growing in contaminated, highly anthropo-pressured environment and natural reserve site. We analysed chemical properties each tree soil samples, focusing effects anthropogenic transformation. Three urbanization: high heavy metal content, increased salinity alkalinity, were...

Urban trees provide many ecosystem services essential to city dwellers well-being. Ectomycorrhizal (ECM) fungi are symbionts for and may also contribute urban tree health thus maintenance of the services. However, no studies so far have analysed composition ECM community colonising Crimean linden. In this study we investigated associations linden in environment, comparing street with those growing a park. Moreover, studied healthy versus unhealthy along street. The status each was assessed...

Nowadays, the interest in nature's impact on our mental and physical health is getting more common worldwide. The nature able to relax, gentles nerves, arouses positive emotions. Greenery a basic most valuable part of human lives, which accompanies people also priceless space both, near single-family houses public spaces as well. Scientific studies shows, that contact with may approve social function, has an influence mood, health, condition, reduces stress pressure. It gives us many...

One of the consequences constant urban development in numerous countries is a growing concentration air pollution, which adversely affects both environment and people’s health. ways changing this negative trend to maintain green areas trees within cities, as they serve many ecosystem functions, including biological absorption particles other types pollution. This article provides findings study carried out among residents Warsaw, capital Poland, order assess social awareness pollution...

Abstract This article is a study of risk assessment trees with hollows, cavities and fruiting bodies for the improvement management protection urban growing along pedestrian routes. 317 were examined using TRAQ classes, VTA ISA BMP methodology, Roloff's vitality classification, sonic tomography (SoT) during spring summer 2021. The collected data was analysed Kruskal–Wallis H-test, Dunn multiple comparison test, pairwise proportions Holm correction, U-Manna-Whitney Fisher exact test. grow...

Parents' attitudes to trees and nature are reflected not only in their children's outdoor activity, but also the way they perceive, learn value environment. One hundred eleven respondents, divided into two groups by place of residence, assessed statements a survey questionnaire. Two questions aimed at evaluating tree benefits disservices as perceived urban rural parents, identifying preferences concerning activity children. Tree disadvantages were grouped five categories (social, economic,...

Road alleys, especially on areas of Warmia (north-east Poland), are multifunctional features in open landscapes. They serve as ecological corridors connecting habitats and play an important role sustaining stability. However, multiple road authorities claim that tree-lined routes a threat for traffic safety therefore should be removed. The aspect seems to crucial them, significantly overwhelming alley benefits. vitality problems the trees (which mainly mature aging) deliver arguments cutting...

Sustainable urban forests require tree acceptance and support. Two groups of respondents: professionals working in green areas individuals with no professional connection trees revealed their attitudes towards by assessing statements a survey questionnaire. Tree benefits were perceived as much more important than the annoyance. However, 6% non-professionals found only negative aspects trees, proving to be arboriphobes. No arboriphobes &amp;ldquo;tree sceptics&amp;rdquo; among professionals....

Abstract The paper is a study of risk assessment posed by trees in selected urban woodlands (urban forests) Warsaw. Two groups were analysed and compared: exhibiting signs maturity ageing (hollow-bearing with open or hidden cavities and/or caries) no decay. 373 individual growing near routes frequently continuously used for recreational purposes examined using Roloff's vitality classification, tree method, complemented instrumental studies: resistance resistograph, pulling tests, sonic...

The idea of smart cities is no longer just a vision urban planners, authorities, and ordinary people – it being implemented to an ever broader extent. Activities aimed at the accomplishment goals set for contemporary cities, oriented making them “smart”, involve numerous areas, including public green spaces. In order increase attractiveness these areas encourage potential users make use increasingly greater extent, recommended possible easily wireless networks in spaces, while same time...