Abstract
Purpose: Examine residents’ attitude towards urban trees from the perspective of funding or voluntarily contributing time for tree care programs. Majority of global populace live in cities, hence, the rise in public expectations for liveable, sustainable and greener communities and urban areas all over the world, Nigeria inclusive. With proper planning and management, cities may become more liveable, but the rapid loss of large urban green areas cause havoc, and has ushered in several problems such as adverse climatic condition, reduced water and air quality, amongst others. Metodology: A questionnaire survey was conducted to understand how residents rank and rate the benefits of urban trees as well as individual willingness to support conservation initiatives, using Benin metropolis, Nigeria as a case study. Findings: Using binary logit analysis, the study identified that residents who are aware of ecosystem services, had a profession and have spent at least 20 years in the city, had a significant relationship with personal willingness to volunteer time and/or donate money toward urban tree care programs and activities. Contribution to knowledge: Provided quantitative information to demonstrate the importance of conserving trees in development projects towards Global SDGs.
Highlights
Urban tree management as a discipline is a relatively new field that is fast gaining prominence in Africa, Nigeria inclusive
This study explored the contribution of a sustainability model (Clark and Matheny 1998) to urban tree development, and most importantly their contribution to sustenance of ecosystem services in urban areas
31%, 33% and 36% of the respondents were living respectively in Egor, IkpobaOkha and Oredo Local Management Zones (LMZs) (Table 1)
Summary
Urban tree management as a discipline is a relatively new field that is fast gaining prominence in Africa, Nigeria inclusive. Venter et al (2020), Yeshitela (2020), Aladesanmi et al (2017), Agbelade et al (2016), Goodness and Anderson (2013) and McConnachie and Shackleton (2010) examined the distribution of urban trees as an ecosystem approach to planning and managing green spaces in major cities of South Africa. Anchang et al (2016) reported mapping of vegetation and green spaces using satellite imagery for areas with technical and financial constraints. These studies have indicated the potential of urban trees to contribute significantly to healthiness and environmental quality in urban areas. Mature trees can help a city meet the Sustainable Development Goals, Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities), 13 (Climate Action) and 15 (Life on Land), through providing access to safe green areas, improving the quality of life for people living in cities and ensuring sustainable development worldwide by 2030
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