Urban trees in university campus: structure, function, and ecological values

University campuses usually have more trees and can provide various ecosystem services. However, there are few reports on tree services of Chinese university campuses, especially in northern China. This study investigated the campus Shenyang Institute Technology analyzed its ecological benefits monetary value through i-Tree Streets. The contained a total 5193 66 species, which Catalpa ovata G. Don, Acer mono Maxim., Rhus typhina Nutt, Salix babylonica L. accounted for 59.7% number. age structure was not ideal, with 71.5% young trees, 24.0% maturing 4.5% mature only 0.04% old trees. provided energy saving ($60,850, $11.7/tree), carbon reduction ($34,318, $6.6/tree) aesthetic ($30,150, $5.8/tree). resulted from air pollutant removal ($12,889, $2.5/tree) rainwater runoff interception ($15,534, $3.0/tree) were smaller. In addition, species (i.e., larger diameter at breast height) large leaf area contributed significantly to Our results suggestions certain insights greening managers selection management.