While a collection of trees do not an urban forest make, they do make a wonderful home for birds and beneficial bugs and a setting for sitting out, playing in the shade, playing in, eating from. These trees were retained, and some new mature specimens added, when the social housing blocks were redeveloped by Wellington City Council.
These trees transform what would otherwise be a fairly bleak, open space
These trees transform what would otherwise be a fairly bleak, open space
Contrast the courtyard area above with this purpose-designed care home space and you can immediately see the difference trees make to a living environment.
Trees take an institutional setting and make it 'home'. We have been brought in to transform this space and bring it to life, both to enhance the lives of residents, and the local environment. A real win:win.
Trees take an institutional setting and make it 'home'. We have been brought in to transform this space and bring it to life, both to enhance the lives of residents, and the local environment. A real win:win.
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