Brought to you by the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, USA and featured in the March 2019 issue of Lion Magazine ↗ (Lions Clubs International ↗).
Trees Make Communities Healthier
Children who live in neighborhoods with more street trees are less likely to have asthma. People who live in areas with plenty of greenery are less likely to be overweight or obese.
Trees Clean the Air We Breathe
Urban trees capture fine particles from the air as well as carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrous dioxide, and other pollutants. Scientists estimate the value of this pollution reduction in the U.S. at US $7 billion a year.
Trees Save Energy
Trees shade buildings to reduce the need for air conditioning. Evergreens that block winter winds can save on heating.
Trees Shelter and Feed Wildlife
Birds and other wildlife live and find food in trees. The flowers of trees provide pollen and nectar to feed bees and other insects we depend upon to pollinate plants in our gardens and farms.
Trees Naturally Manage Storm Water
Trees collect rain on their leaves and channel heavy rainwater to the soil. Together, a community's trees reduce the water flowing into storm sewers. The USDA Forest Service estimates that 100 mature trees intercept about 250,000 gallons of rainfall per year.
Trees Increase Property Values
Homes in neighborhoods with mature trees sell for 3.5 to 10 percent more than homes in neighborhoods lacking trees.
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