Birmingham is renowned¹ for its urban trees in streets， parks and gardens. Street trees especially are a vital component² of city living and they have a particular impact on the quality of life in Birmingham.

Make the City a better place in which to live and work - most people prefer living and working in green surroundings and trees can help economic regeneration by attracting new employers and creating jobs. They create a more attractive landscape by softening³ the impact of the built environment and providing links between other green spaces. Having trees in your street can increase property values by up to 15%！

Make the City a healthier place to live - they trap sooty particles and absorb poisonous chemicals， improving the air we breathe and having a positive impact on the incidence of asthma⁴. The shade they create helps reduce the risk of skin cancer from solar radiation and people feel less stress in a green and leafy surroundings - the environment they create helps you feel good.

Provide attractive， calm settings in the City for amenity⁵ and recreation - trees bring life and colour to our neighbourhoods and highlight the changing seasons. People are more willing to take a walk or cycle ride in a leafy setting and that is healthier too. They help bring the countryside into the city！

Strengthen our neighbourhood communities - by providing people with an opportunity to work together for the benefit of the local environment. Involving people in planting and management of trees helps to build pride in the place， and offers scope for life-long learning

Moderate the City's urban climate - shade and shelter from trees can save up to 10% of energy consumption in adjacent buildings. Leaves and branches intercept⁶ rainfall and reduce the risk of flooding after rainstorms and also filter noise. Three roots stabilise soil and prevent erosion， which helps the reclamation⁷ of derelict land.

Provide valuable habitat for wildlife in the City - much of our varied⁸ and valuable wildife depends on trees and woodland for survival. Wildlife is a vital indicator⁹ of sustainablility and is closely linked to the health and extent of Birmingham's tree cover

Birmingham City Council is fully¹⁰ committed to caring for its trees to ensure they continue to thrive for the benefit of the people and wildlife in Birmingham. Management and maintenance of Birmingham's trees is to a high standard to make sure all the City Council's duties and legal responsibilities are met.

伯明翰因为它街道两旁的树木，公园和花园而出名。尤其是街道两边的树给了这个城市无限的生机，他们对伯明翰的基本生活条件有着尤为特殊的影响。

使这个城市是一个居住和生活的好地方。

使这个城市是一个健康的居住地。

为娱乐消遣提供诱人安静的场所。

加强邻里和睦关系。

调节城市的现代化气息。

为野生动物提供栖息地。