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Arboriculture & Urban Forestry Online
Volume 15, Issue 12 — December 1989
https://www.isa-arbor.com/Publications/Arboriculture-Urban-Forestry

Esthetic Perceptions of the Urban Forest: A Utility Perspective    (View PDF)

Herbert W. Schroeder

Abstract: This paper reviews research about the esthetic and psychological values of trees and suggests implications of this research for utility arboriculture. Research on human perception of urban environments has shown repeatedly that trees have a powerful positive influence on esthetics and visual quality. They also promote relaxation and recovery from stress. Street trees are primarily valued for visual esthetics and shade. Large trees are the most preferred, especially when their foliage forms a continuous canopy above the street.

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https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.1989.063


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