Increasing the diversity of trees in the city contributes to the resistance and resilience of urban trees and thus to cope with climate change. The diversity of urban trees increases the stability and sustainability of green spaces in the city. The diversity of urban trees also contributes to the overall health and well-being of urban populations, by reducing air pollution and heat islands, while providing intangible services such as the aesthetic appreciation of the urban landscape.
We aim to create a database to guide the manager in selecting species of trees to plant at the local level (street, park or neighborhood) based on tree species functional traits, anticipated future risks and the current tree community. The database will also permit us to rapidly analyze the functional diversity of trees in the city.
