An orchard with fifty fruit trees is located in Tower Hamlets, London, planted in 2013 by the charity Trees for Cities. Residents actively participate in its upkeep, enjoying the community space. The trees are popular when fruit ripens, contributing to neighborhood cooling. However, rising temperatures pose risks, causing stress to native species and increasing incidents of Sudden Branch Drop Syndrome. Authorities anticipate more tree mortality and branch drops due to climate change, while plans are in motion to increase London's green canopy by 10% by 2050.
"It's very popular, especially when the fruit comes out - it's even more popular then... We love the fact it's an open space, a community space."
"The trees cool the area. Just walk around here and it's a much cooler area than Cable Street or the Highway. In this environment you wouldn't know it's there."
"Experts at the charity Trees for Cities are expecting to see an increase in trees dying or dropping branches as the climate warms."
"Sir Sadiq Khan plans to increase London's canopy by 10% by 2050."
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