Urban forest
A report in November 2026 highlighted that over half of the City of London's trees are vulnerable to climate change.
A report presented in November 2026 warned that more than half of the trees in the City of London are vulnerable to climate change. An assessment of 1,684 trees in the Square Mile found that 56.2% had low suitability for future climate conditions. This highlights current concerns about the resilience of urban green spaces.
The assessment, which used the Kew and Urban Plant Lab methodology, also noted that only 30.3% of the City's trees were rated moderate or high suitability. An urban forest refers to the collection of trees and other vegetation within a city, providing ecological and social benefits to the area.
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