What is better for the #klimaat and the #luchtkwaliteit in the built-up area: a deciduous tree or a coniferous tree? That's what one of our readers asks. NEMO Kennislink searched it out.

They provide cooling, they have a soothing effect on the human psyche, and they are seen as a possible salvation for both air quality and climate: trees. We like to see them around us. Not only in the forest, but also in villages and towns.

But which tree is the best choice: a deciduous tree or a coniferous tree? Which of the two draws more CO2 from the air, and which has the best effect on air quality?

The best tree for the city