An individual, mechanistic and dynamical model to simulate urban tree growth and ecosystem services supply under future scenarios

Key Points

• Urban tree growth is simulated to assess ecosystem services supply under various future scenarios, emphasizing sustainability.
• The simulation model incorporates mechanistic and dynamical aspects to evaluate changes over time, revealing intricate interactions.
• Observational analysis focuses on urban environments, projecting the effects of different climate and management scenarios on tree growth.
• This study supports informed decision-making in urban planning, suggesting improvements for ecosystem service delivery in cities.