Impact of tree growth form on temporal and spatial patterns of particulate matter with various particle sizes in urban street canyons
Evergreen trees showed superior PM reduction capabilities compared to deciduous trees due to their year-round leaf retention, enhanced surface properties, and denser canopies that maximize PM capture. We recommend prioritizing evergreen broadleaf trees as the primary street trees while interspersing deciduous trees at appropriate intervals. This approach will ensure that urban greenery provides maximum ecological benefits while reducing the PM concentration.
Authors
- Yang Xiang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5128-753X)
- Changhui Peng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2037-8097)
- Chucai Peng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3366-9547)
- Zhixiang Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7326-550X)
- Xiaoshuang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0391-293X)
- Mingjun Teng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9764-2373)
- Bojun Ma
Institutions
- Université du Québec à Montréal (CA)
- National University of Singapore (SG)
- Hunan Normal University (CN)
- Huazhong Agricultural University (CN)
- Changjiang Water Resources Commission (CN)
- Hubei Institute of Fine Arts (CN)
- Changsha Normal University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Landscape Ecology
- Published
- 2024-12-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10980-024-02023-7
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.20
Funders
- China Scholarship Council
- Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada