Benefits of Trees is a great article outlining the social, environmental, and economical benefits of the trees in your community and how regular maintenance can help to maximize these benefits.
Social Benefits
"Humans feel a calming effect from being near trees, reducing stress, fatigue, and even decrease recovery time from surgery and illness."
Communal Benefits
"Trees provide privacy, accentuate views, reduce noise and glare, and even enhance architecture; increasing the quality of life for residents within the community."
Environmental Benefits
"Trees alter the environment by moderating climate, Improving air quality, reducing stormwater runoff, and harboring wildlife."
Economic Benefits
"Property values of landscaped homes are 5 to 20 percent higher than those of non-landscaped homes based on the species, size, and condition and location of the trees. Trees also provide shade which can lower cooling costs for your home and reduce heating costs in the winder y acting as a windbreak."
Maximizing the Benefits of Trees
"In order to maximize a tree's benefits routine maintenance is required. The costs associated with removing a large tree can outweigh the costs of regular tree maintenance practices such as a tree inspection, pruning, and mulching."
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