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Episode: ‘Tiny forests’ spring up in urban areas to combat climate change
Description: They often cover just a few square meters of urban space, and now they’re growing across Australia to cool neighborhoods down on hot days.
“Tiny forests,” as they are called, also mature in 10 to 20 years, rather than the usual 100 years, because of the way they’re generated. And that could be a big benefit for Australia’s suburbs.
A school in Perth is busy creating a tiny forest. “I love it the most because I love animals and nature,” says one student.
This particular type of forest can be planted in the tiniest of spaces, such as a car parking spot...