Trees absorb CO2 (sequester carbon) which mitigates climate change. ducts are plant-based.
They also release oxygen- trees contribute directly to the health and well-being of adults, and children.
Trees reduce smog and air pollution (which contribute to cardiovascular and respiratory disease).
Trees protect soil from erosion and compaction.
Trees are beautiful, handsome and attractive, please our senses, and enhance our neighbourhoods.
Trees have medicinal uses. One quarter of pharmaceutical products are plant-based.
Kids are more mentally and physically healthier and active if there are more trees in their community.
Trees reduce heating costs in winter (especially if evergreens are planted to the north west of buildings.)
Trees reduce air conditioning costs in summer (especially if deciduous trees are planted south of buildings.)
Trees give off aerosols—natural chemicals that benefit the environment.
Trees have medicinal uses. One quarter of pharmaceutical products are plant-based.
Trees produce flowers, fruits and nuts- they are food sources to both surrounding wildlife and us.
Trees have a spiritual value for most people.
Trees absorb storm water, and reduce the damage from floods.
Trees make communities feel better, reducing crime and violence.
Trees attract new residents to communities. (Treeless wastelands don’t.)
Trees increase property values. (Property adjacent to parks and treed roads have a higher resale value.)
Trees reduce cancer, diabetes, asthma and stress.
Treed cities attract more tourists.