Roadside development and arboriculture are both undertaken to improve the landscape of roadsides. Roadside development involves the development of amenities and aesthetics of roads and the surrounding land. Arboriculture, or planting trees on roadsides, can have many benefits.  Here are some benefits of roadside tree planting: Dust control: Dust from unpaved roads can be a health hazard. Reduced crop damage: Trees can help reduce crop damage. Reduced soil erosion: Grasses can help reduce runoff velocity and trap sediments, which can reduce roadside erosion. Improved visibility: Trees can... Show more

Roadside development and arboriculture are both undertaken to improve the landscape of roadsides. Roadside development involves the development of amenities and aesthetics of roads and the surrounding land. Arboriculture, or planting trees on roadsides, can have many benefits. 

Here are some benefits of roadside tree planting:
Dust control: Dust from unpaved roads can be a health hazard.
Reduced crop damage: Trees can help reduce crop damage.
Reduced soil erosion: Grasses can help reduce runoff velocity and trap sediments, which can reduce roadside erosion.
Improved visibility: Trees can help improve visibility.
Wind breaks and shade: Trees can provide wind breaks and shade.
Carbon sequestration: Trees can help sequester carbon.
Beautification: Trees can help beautify the roadside. 

Some other benefits of roadside vegetation include:
In waterlogged areas, trees that use a lot of water, like eucalyptus, can help dry the road subgrade and protect the road.
When planting trees, avoid planting them too close together so that they limit the potential width or height development of either plant.

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