1.
Trees
help purify the air
we breathe by absorbing pollutants.
2.
Trees
increase property values and
improve the tax base in communities.
3.
Trees
improve neighborhood appeal,
attracting businesses, shoppers, and homeowners.
4.
Trees
cool our cities and towns
by reducing heat generated by buildings and paved surfaces.
5.
Tree
provide shade
and, when properly placed, can save
an average household up to
$250
annually in energy costs.
6.
Trees
reduce the amount of pollutants
in sewer systems, saving communities millions of dollars in water
treatment costs.
7.
Trees
soften harsh building lines
and large expanses of pavement, making urban environments much more
pleasant.
8.
Trees
provide habitat for birds and other
wildlife, maintaining a balance
with nature even in urban areas.
9.
Trees
reduce the amount of water-borne pollutants
that reach streams and rivers.
10.
Trees reduce levels of domestic
violence
and
foster safer, more sociable
neighborhood environments
South
Philadelphia Communities Civic Association
