Get more street trees. Sponsor a tree, take part in tree-planting projects or lobby your local authority for new trees near your home. Help look after existing trees in your street by watering them in dry spells - and consider planting up their tree pits. Plant a small tree in your front garden, even in a large pot. Urban trees have many benefits, helping wildlife, while enhancing shade, flood protection, air quality and the appearance of cities.

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UPCOMING EVENTS: panel talk at Planted Cities, Kings Cross, London, Saturday 24 September 1pm.

Find more info and ideas on our Resources pages. Tell us what you did on our Street Talk community forum. See and comment on all our tips on our Wild Makeover Blog.