Benefits of Trees

Trees produce benefits for us when we plant and nurture them in our urban environments. When they are properly cared for, trees are a reliable growing investment. A large tree can save Woodland residents over $2,370 in environmental benefits over its lifetime. That’s a 330% return on investment. *

Healthier People

Each year 100 large, mature trees:

Remove 100 tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Remove 646 pounds of other air pollutants
Catch about 55,200 gallons of rainwater

Healthier Communities

Tree filled neighborhoods:

Report lower levels of domestic violence
Are safer because they are more sociable
Are stress relievers
Decrease the need for medication and speed up recovery time

Better Business

In tree lined commercial districts, shoppers report:

Shopping more frequently
Shopping longer
They are willing to pay for parking
They are willing to spend 12% more for goods

Higher Property Values

Trees increase the resale value of houses:

Each large front yard tree adds 1% to the sales price of a house
Large trees can add up to 10% of a home’s property value

Energy Savings

One well placed shade tree provides average savings of $17 on home air conditioning costs each year

* Reference: McPherson, E.G., Simpson, J.R., Peper, P.J., Xiao, Q. 2011. Trees pay us back in the Inland Valleys region. Pacific Southwest Research Station, USDA Forest Service