Trees provide habitat for local biodiversity, strengthening ecological processes (Liu and Silk, 2022)

Trees improve urban air quality, manage stormwater and increase carbon sequestration (Song et al., 2018)

Trees and green space can contribute positively towards the physical and mental health and wellbeing of a city's residents (Van den Bosch and Sang, 2017)

Trees in Reykjavik provide a buffer from winds, and diversify the landscape.