Benefits of Trees

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Benefits of Trees

What can a tree do for you? A lot! Check out all the great things trees do for us every day.
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Trees help clean our air.

They remove pollutants from the atmosphere, improving air quality.
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Trees contribute to good health.

Several studies have shown that a view of trees can reduce stress at work and even speed up healing times for hospital patients.
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Trees provide us with oxygen.

Through photosynthesis, trees take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
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Trees help clean our drinking water.

Forested watersheds absorb water from rain and runoff, filter it and then refill underground aquifers that are used for drinking water.
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Trees provide much-needed cooling.

Trees lower surface and air temperatures by providing shade and releasing water vapor into the air through their leaves.
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Trees help to reduce the effects of climate change.

By absorbing carbon dioxide (CO₂), removing and storing the carbon and then releasing the oxygen back into the air, they are helping to stop climate change.
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Trees help us save energy.

When planted properly in a yard, a tree can either shade a home or protect it from winter winds—reducing energy costs by up to 20%.
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Trees benefit wildlife.

They provide vital habitat and important species range for a wide variety of animals, some endangered.
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Trees help reduce crime.

University studies have shown a reduction in minor crimes as well as domestic aggression and violence due to trees in the environment.
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Trees increase property values.

Homes with mature trees tend to sell more quickly…and for a higher price.
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Trees tame stormwater runoff.

They help to absorb the rain before it turns into runoff that becomes polluted and erodes soil.
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Benefits of Trees

Trees help clean our air.

Trees contribute to good health.

Trees provide us with oxygen.

Trees help clean our drinking water.

Trees provide much-needed cooling.

Trees help to reduce the effects of climate change.

Trees help us save energy.

Trees benefit wildlife.

Trees help reduce crime.

Trees increase property values.

Trees tame stormwater runoff.