I think the problem is putting them in those dumb tanks where a tree would be, as if to say “do this instead”. The principle would be fine if they got a bit more creative with it and played to its strengths, e.g. if you make a train platform out of it, or the railings of an overpass, or the external wall panels of buildings etc.
Ofc OOP didn’t actually provide a source so we’ve no idea what the creators were actually thinking…
LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 20 hours ago
The amount of water required is trivial compared to most other water uses. Especially if correct species are selected.
MrsDoyle@sh.itjust.works 18 hours ago
The London plane tree is particularly suitable for urban areas, it’s resistant to air pollution.
LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net 18 hours ago
True, but unfortunately, this species is way over-planted in many cities. I would not recommend them unless they happen to be uncommon in your local area. Urban forests need to be as diverse as possible to resist the constant barrage of pests and diseases being introduced by global trade.
In California we have a relatively new pest called shot-hole borers which are killing off many of the London planes, so we’re scrambling to plant other species that can resist them.
EldritchFeminity@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 hours ago
Tell that to the recently defunded EPA…