Historically marginalized communities bear the brunt of environmental injustices, such as the disproportionate presence of pollution or the lack of green spaces.

Urban forestry initiatives can help rectify these injustices by providing cleaner air, improved aesthetics, and enhanced community wellbeing. Here are some of nature's benefits:

Cultural benefits are obtained from directly interacting with nature through nature immersion activities.

Provisioning benefits are the raw products nature provides, such as vegetables, wood and honey.

Regulating benefits refers to the ability of nature to self-regulate, mitigating heat and reducing flooding.