In large cities and industrial centers, the life expectancy of tree species is several times less than in natural

In large cities and industrial centers, the life expectancy of tree species is several times less than in natural conditions (forests, mountains, etc.). Why is tree species longevity decreasing?

The lifespan of tree species in cities and metropolitan areas is decreasing for various reasons:

– even at the stage of seedlings, plants grow weaker than their forest counterparts, so they receive less nutrients and more toxic substances;

– decorative pruning of trees by a person does not allow the crown of a plant to fully develop to obtain a sufficient amount of the substances it needs;

– thermal and noise pollution of the environment;

– mature plants also live in an environment saturated with harmful and hazardous substances.