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The Urban Green Space Gap

Data from Arup report 'Seasonal health and resilience for ageing urban populations and environments.' Images © Created using data provided by the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO).

“Pocket forests, even when relatively small can have a dramatic effect on ambient temperature and the wider heat island effect. Dense areas of forest have a remarkable capacity to cool – via shading, transportation and heat absorption.”

— James Godfrey-Faussett
SUGi Lead Forest Maker