Tree equity Have you noticed that it’s often only the affluent areas with big shady leafy trees and gardens? Access to trees, parks and gardens has huge health benefits: *Entices people to get fresh air and sunlight *encourages exercise *improves air quality *improves people’s sense of wellbeing Big trees should not be just a feature of wealthy suburbs. Councils, governments and communities should take control of public spaces and establish big trees in lower socioeconomic areas.