Beckett, K.P., P.H. Freer-Smith & G. Taylor, 2000, Effective tree species for local air-quality management, in: Journal of Arboriculture, 26,
- Author : Beckett, K.P., P.H. Freer-Smith & G. Taylor
- Year : 2000
- Journal/Series : Journal of Arboriculture
- Volume Number (CONSECUTIVE: Counting all Volumes of this Journal ever published) : 26
- Pages : 12-19
- Contents in English : OUTLINE. The presented study aims to identify trees from 5 contrasting species that maximize the benefit to local air quality. Results show that all trees examined captured large quantities of airborne particulates, from the health-damaging size fractions Coniferous species were found to capture more particles than did broad-leavesTrees situated close to a busy road captured significantly more material from the largest particle size fraction than those situated at a rural, background site.
- Comments/Notes : KEY WORDS. Air pollution; particulates, urban trees