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Through the Novoville mobile app, you may adopt a tree in Athens.
Each citizen can adopt up to three trees, and the number of people who can adopt a particular tree is up to three as well. By adopting a tree, they are helping to maintain the trees on the streets of Athens, and making a valuable contribution to their neighborhood.
Trees have many far-reaching benefits in urban environments. They help retain airborne pollutants, absorb CO2 — the leading driver of climate change — and release large amounts of oxygen. They help cool cities by providing shade; they reduce flooding events and noise pollution; they provide an essential natural habitat for birds and insects; and they bring aesthetic value to our neighbourhoods.
Especially for the densely populated City of Athens, tree lines are one of the most beneficial microclimatic elements. In some parts of the city it is probably the only form of greenery that can be placed. Maintaining them is important for biodiversity, improving the microclimate and the aesthetics of the city.
What do I need to do after I adopt a tree?
It is essential that you water newly planted trees with 15 litres of water every 2 days during the warm season (May to September), to increase the likelihood of their survival. From October to April, the trees need watering once a week with 10 litres of water.
Every time you water your tree, make sure you tap the ‘I watered my tree!’ button. This way, you’ll know when it’s time to water it again.
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