TREENET SHADING SA RESEARCH PROJECT

The results of the Treenet Shading SA study show th at street trees provide sun protection factors similar to many purpose built st ructures and standard personal protection strategies. It is likely that tree archi tecture (height, width, and shape of canopy) is more significant than individual species performance. A simple and practical methodology for collecting data is being developed so that the UV blocking performance of a wide range of trees in all locatio ns can be readily assessed.

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