![A sunset view of Cork's Marina from Castle Road: a recent study on behalf of Cork City Council found that 92% of people want more parks and green spaces in the city, while 89% want extra trees on city streets <p>A sunset view of Cork's Marina from Castle Road: a recent study on behalf of Cork City Council found that 92% of people want more parks and green spaces in the city, while 89% want extra trees on city streets</p>](https://www.irishexaminer.com/cms_media/module_img/7533/3766726_26_dashboardbig_marina_20view_20for_20donal_20hickey_20column.jpg)
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More trees, please — especially in cities — to improve temperatures, air quality and health
The nature restoration law recommends a 10% tree canopy cover for European cities. Other studies have urged 30% tree coverage for urban neighbourhoods