Vegetation May Cut Crime

lenphillips · 1st January 2008, 04:59 PM

Online Seminars has an article called Vegetation May Cut Crime. It will be available for discussion at the website for January and February.
on-line-seminars.com - Vegetation Cuts Crime

I know the research is there, but I have a hard time believing that planting a few trees in an inner city housing complex will alter the behavior of the residents. Do you agree?

Ekka · 1st January 2008, 07:29 PM

I think it does work and requires more than just trees.

Needs a whole garden area complete with lawn, seats etc ... over here even BBQ areas and pools.

I think it's the "somewhere to go outside" whilst still at home that builds the community.

Another trend popping up is community gardens, where vegetables and fruit is grown. These can be for a whole street not just one complex.

I think getting people out of their pidgeon holes and circulating is what it's about. Even having gazebo's, BBQ's and shade sails works if the waiting 30 years for a tree to grow isn't going to happen.

Good move I think if it's done right, just planting the odd tree here and there I dont think will do a lot.

1st January 2008, 04:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
lenphillips Gettin' motoring Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 43	Vegetation May Cut Crime Online Seminars has an article called Vegetation May Cut Crime. It will be available for discussion at the website for January and February. on-line-seminars.com - Vegetation Cuts Crime I know the research is there, but I have a hard time believing that planting a few trees in an inner city housing complex will alter the behavior of the residents. Do you agree? __________________ Len Phillips Administrator Online Seminars for Municipal Arborists

1st January 2008, 07:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ekka Eric Frei Administrator - Brisbane L5 (Dip) Hort Cert III Arb + some Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 5,673	Re: Vegetation May Cut Crime I think it does work and requires more than just trees. Needs a whole garden area complete with lawn, seats etc ... over here even BBQ areas and pools. I think it's the "somewhere to go outside" whilst still at home that builds the community. Another trend popping up is community gardens, where vegetables and fruit is grown. These can be for a whole street not just one complex. I think getting people out of their pidgeon holes and circulating is what it's about. Even having gazebo's, BBQ's and shade sails works if the waiting 30 years for a tree to grow isn't going to happen. Good move I think if it's done right, just planting the odd tree here and there I dont think will do a lot. __________________ Remember to use the "search" function, if you have answers/questions post them so everyone can benefit. Free Tree and Green Industry Link Directory Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping Brisbane Tree Care, Consultations and Arborist Reports Forum Sponsors

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