Industrial green belts have many benefits, including:
Pollution reduction
Green belts reduce air and noise pollution, and absorb gaseous pollutants like carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide.
Soil erosion prevention
Green belts improve soil quality and prevent erosion by binding soil particles.
Water runoff management
Green belts control and direct water runoff, which helps curb urban expansion.
Biodiversity enhancement
Green belts provide shelter for animals and enhance biodiversity in the area.
Visual attractiveness
Green belts contribute to the visual attractiveness of a location.
Dust suppression
Green belts capture particulate matter from the air, especially during construction.
Some trees that absorb a lot of carbon dioxide include:
Oaks: These trees are known for their large canopies, dense wood, and long lifespans. The live oak is considered the most efficient carbon-capturing tree.
Teak: This tree has the highest carbon sequestration capacity of trees in India. A teak tree with a girth of 10-30 cm can absorb 3.70 lakh tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Silver maple: This tree has a very high absorption capability.
London plane: This tree is popular in urban planning and is very tolerant to pollution, cold, and disease.
Dogwood: This is a good example of a smaller tree that absorbs carbon well.
Trembesi tree: This tree is also known as Samanea saman.
Cassia tree: This tree is also known as Cassia sp.
Beringin or banyan tree: This tree is also known as Ficus benjamina.
Matoa trees: This tree is also known as Pometia pinnata.
Mahoni or mahogany: This tree is also known as Swietenia macrophylla.
Planting trees is one way to reduce global CO2 levels. Trees absorb CO2 and light through their leaves, and use the sun's energy to convert the CO2 and water into glucose. This process releases oxygen and nourishes the tree.
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