into the urban jungle
Around the world, cities are trying to boost their tree cover - and here in New Zealand, it's no different.
While trees have been in the news for smashing into houses and damaging powerlines during the recent storms, there are many benefits to having them in our streets, parks and backyards.
Erika Commers, urban forest team leader at Auckland Council, manages half a million trees on streets and in parks in our biggest city.
Just 18 percent of Auckland's urban area is covered in trees - the council wants that to reach 30 percent by 2050.
Link to commentary and article: Putting trees back into the urban jungle | RNZ
