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How Trees Fight Climate Change in Your Community

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Neighborhood and street trees provide shade for streets and parking areas, add to the value of your property, cool the air, and absorb carbon dioxide.

  • Neighborhoods with well-shaded streets can be up to 6–10° F cooler than neighborhoods without street trees, reducing the heat-island effect (see illustration below), and reducing energy needs. (U.S. Forest Service Center for Urban Forest Research)

  • Shaded parking lots keep automobiles cooler, reducing emissions from fuel tanks and engines, and helping reduce the heat-island effect in communities. (U.S. Forest Service)

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