and they present themselves as our cultural and recreational hotspots. However, these spots are rapidly being reclaimed and replaced in the name of development. Presence of urban green has shown to increase the economic value of the place. Urban forests contribute to reduce the cost of building storm water drain systems for municipalities and neutralizing urban heat island effect.
Plants not only provide shade but also help in regulating the micro-climate. They help regulate energy 12th - - Page budgets, improve air quality, and curtail noise pollution. Trees, herbs, shrubs and grasses arrest sedimentation and prevent other pollutants from entering our water systems. This will give a chance for our urban lakes and rivers to recover and help improve aquatic ecosystems.
Biodiversity also gets a boost through the urban forests and helps create corridors connecting the forest areas. High biodiversity areas can also help to build resilient ecosystems. Availability of forests within our urban areas gives an opportunity for children to connect to the natural environment and learn about native species. TENSES You have learnt the use of Tenses in detail in class XI.