The Contribution of Street Trees to Climate Resilient Cities in the Context of Ecosystem Services: The Case of Bahçelievler, Ankara

Street trees offer environmental, social, and economic benefits in terms of ecosystem services for people. Many studies in the literature emphasize the benefits of street trees. However, these studies have generally evaluated street trees from an anthropocentric perspective. Street trees enable natural processes to interact and ensure the continuity of nature's functioning by creating a continuous canopy that forms a green network.

By supporting a diverse range of organisms, street trees help sustain urban ecosystems and enhance their resilience to environmental changes. Thus, when assessing the value of street trees, it is essential to consider their broader ecological significance beyond human-centered benefits, recognizing their role in fostering biodiversity and maintaining the integrity of urban ecosystems.