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Only Singapore passes the 30 per cent canopy test in urban forest study
Better canopy cover is urgently needed to cool our cities in the face of climate change.
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Better canopy cover is urgently needed to cool our cities in the face of climate change.
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Thami Croeser
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Can you see three trees from your home, school or workplace? Is there tree canopy cover shading at least 30 per cent of the surrounding neighbourhood? Can you find a park within 300m of the building?
These three simple questions form the basis of the “3+30+300 rule” for greener, healthier, more heat-tolerant cities. This simple measure, originally devised in Europe and now gaining traction around the world, sets the minimum standard required to experience the health benefits of nature in cities.
