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Benefits of Trees

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You’ve probably seen this bumper sticker before, and you’ve probably wondered, “Well, what’s the question?” But if you’ve never happened upon this statement, ask yourself now, “What are trees the answer for?”  Apart from being the definitive answer to the proverbial, “What do I get so-and-so for Christmas?” trees are the answer to boundless issues, dilemmas, and questions. Just look at our list.


The Benefits of Trees
  • Improving Air quality, Air purification, and Oxygen Regeneration
  • Carbon Sequestration
  • Reducing the Greenhouse Effect
  • Energy Conservation
  • Protection from Sun and Wind
  • Cooling the Air (Cities with large “urban forests” are 3-5 degrees cooler than those without. Amazing!)
  • Reducing Storm Water Runoff
  • Reducing Erosion
  • Improving Community Water Quality
  • Providing for Wildlife Habitats in Urban Centers
  • Adding Beauty to Local Landscapes
  • Screening Unwanted Views
  • Screening Unwanted Sounds
  • Increasing Residential and Business Property Values
  • Increasing Tax Base for the Community
  • Attracting Visitors, Businesses, and New Residents
  • Increasing Rental of Apartments and Offices and Reducing Vacancy Rates
  • Encouraging Shoppers to Linger
  • Defering Maintenance on Materials that are Degraded by Heat, such as Pavement
  • Reducing Stress and Fatigue
  • Enhancing Mental Health
  • Enhancing Recuperation Rates
  • Reducing Psychological Precursors to Crime
  • Enhancing Community Pride
  • Healing and Restoring Communities
  • Increasing Recreation Opportunities

 
































You can help spread the benefits of trees by donating to Provo City's TreeBank Branch. All of you donation, the full 100%, will be used to purchase trees for planting around Provo City. Just click on the link below. Thank you for your support!

Provo Forestry TreeBank