It’s an interesting situation. The environment in a city is already very controlled and artificial that any species of tree that can thrive is useful, especially one that can feed birds. Compared to planting Gingko biloba or other trees solely for aesthetics, B ceiba seems like a good idea, but I don’t know how it compares to native species which could support invertebrates as well as birds, or if the keystone species local to those areas are capable of being planted in an urban environment.
this post was submitted on 15 Jul 2023
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Like you say, it's artificial and controlled, some indigenous species are unlikely to thrive in that environment. I'd assume in this case, it's not letting the perfect be the enemy of the good and accepting that the native environment isn't there any more.
Well, not until they start designing with intact soils. Though we have posted many articles, even here in Lemmy, that says climate change is moving faster than the plants and animals can evolve. It's all going to change regardless.