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As cities grow and evolve, the integration of green spaces becomes increasingly important, for both environmental reasons and the quality of life of the citizens. Well-placed greenery can drastically improve the mood of pedestrians after a long day at work, and can do wonders for the air quality of the city itself. Effective usage of these spaces can also contribute positively to the city's ecosystem and infrastructure, and the best way to ensure that it does is to have strategic planning, planting, and maintenance of plants and trees, making sure they have ample room to grow and trimming or pruning them if they get too overgrown or die.
Planting and nurturing of plants and trees definitively improves air quality, but a slightly quieter benefit is the improved effect they can have on cooling. Urban areas tend to be warmer due to heat absorbing elements such as asphalt and concrete, making it stuffier and unpleasant to be out in, but the addition of plants can lessen this effect, and add more shady areas to hide from the high sun. Likewise, effective vegetation management is important for reducing urban hazards like flooding and soil erosion. Trees and greenery help absorb and manage storm water, reducing runoff and reduce the risk of flooding. Tree roots similarly stabilize soil and mitigates erosion, which can be vital to urban planning and infrastructure.
When talking about vegetation management and urban areas, the benefits they provide can vary greatly, but typically the same benefits apply to all areas. However, some areas have added benefits, such as Northern Wasco County in Oregon. This area is prone to wildfires, and many may question why they would need more trees, but that is exactly the reason they are looking for contractors to provide vegetation management. This includes pruning and stump grinding, meaning stripping plants of the dead and dying parts to limit the spread of fires and saving the rest of the tree and surrounding greenery. Stump grinding is also important to limit tripping hazards and reduce the spread of termites and fungi, which can further endanger surrounding wildlife. However, with fires comes burnt trees, and replanting is necessary to keep up aesthetics and air quality.
If interested in helping Northern Wasco County with vegetation management and wish to learn more, click here, The bid closes October 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM PDT.
