TREES HELP TO IMPROVE AIR QUALITY
TREES COMBAT THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT
TREES HELP ENRICH SOIL & PREVENT EROSION
TREES HELP PREVENT WATER POLLUTION
TREES IMPROVE AIR QUALITY
Trees improve air quality by absorbing pollutant gases (ozone, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and airborne ammonia) and trapping them on their leaves and bark, and releasing oxygen.
TREES COMBAT THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a major greenhouse gas, which is a contributing factor to global warming. Trees absorb CO2, removing and storing the carbon while releasing the oxygen back into the air.
TREES CONSERVE ENERGY
Strategically placed trees can decrease summer air conditioning costs by significant amounts. Trees can also reduce heating costs in the winter by acting as a wind barrier
TREES HELP PREVENT WATER POLLUTION
Trees improve water quality by slowing the rate at which rainfall runoff flows into rivers and streams. Trees absorb the rainfall and trap, use or break down some of the pollutants and nutrients that are harmful to water quality. Trees also improve water quality by lowering water temperatures with shade over rivers and streams.
TREES HELP PREVENT SOIL EROSION AND ENRICHES SOIL
Trees improve water quality by slowing the rate at which rainfall runoff flows into rivers and streams. Trees absorb the rainfall and trap, use or break down some of the pollutants and nutrients that are harmful to water quality. Trees also improve water quality by lowering water temperatures with shade over rivers and streams.
TREES PROVIDE A HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE
Trees provide urban homes and shelters for various species including birds, possums and squirrels.
TREES PROVIDE SHADE FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
The shade provided by trees encourages healthy open-air activities and filters ultra-violet (UV) rays
TREES PROVIDE AESTHETICS AND INCREASE PROPERTY VALUES
The beauty of a well-planted property and its surrounding street and neighbourhood can raise property values by as much as 15%
TREES PROVIDE PRIVACY AND ACT AS SIGHT AND SOUND BUFFERS
Well-placed trees can provide privacy in urban settings. Trees can mask concrete walls, parking lots, or other unsightly views. Trees can also muffle sound from nearby streets.
TREES PROVIDE SOCIAL BENEFITS
Being around trees helps to provide a sense of serenity, peacefulness and restfulness. The calming effect of trees can reduce workplace stress levels and fatigue, calm traffic, and even decrease the recovery time needed after surgery. Because of their potential for long life, trees are often planted as living memorials.
TREES INCREASE BUSINESS
TRAFFIC Studies have shown that the more trees and landscaping a business district has, the more business will flow in.
TREES PROVIDE IMPORTANT RESOURCES
Trees are an important source of foods. Some fruit trees, such as orange or banana, thrive in warmer climates. However, the following fruit trees are well suited for our climate: apple, pear, peach, plum, and cherry. The sugar maple, which is also well suited for our climate, is the only source of real maple syrup. When a tree is harvested, the wood can be used for lumber, firewood, fence posts, pulpwood, and mulch (thousands of products are derived from trees).