Some city trees may discourage 'shady' behaviour

Along with energy conservation and storm-water reduction, scientists may soon be adding crime-fighting to the list of benefits that urban trees provide. Researchers with the U.S. Forest Service's Pacific Northwest (PNW) and Southern Research Stations have published a new study that suggests that certain types of city trees may help lower property and violent crime rates. Their study - which is posted online in advance of its appearance in a forthcoming printed issue of the journal Environment and Behaviour - is the first to examine the effects of trees and other factors on crime occurrence in Portland, Ore....

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