Urban Greening - GCSE Geography Definition

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Urban greening is the process of adding plants, like trees, grass, and flowers, to cities and towns to improve the environment. It helps make urban areas more attractive and healthier by providing shade, cleaning the air, and creating spaces for wildlife. Urban greening can include parks, gardens, green rooftops, and street trees. It's important because it helps reduce pollution, soaks up rainwater to prevent flooding, makes the environment cooler, and provides people with places to relax and play. By making cities greener, we can create a better quality of life for everyone living there and work towards a sustainable future.

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