Trees alter our environment by moderating climate, improving air quality, conserving water and harboring wildlife. Each tree works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to improve your neighborhood. They provide wood for housing construction, farm tools, fences, and traditional crafts. Also pulp for paper, cardboard, and numerous paper goods.

• Leaves absorb carbon dioxide, ozone, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide
• Mature trees create enough oxygen in a day to support a family of four.
• Leaves and branches slow the movement of rain to the ground, allowing it to soak in more slowly.
• Trees prevent flooding by holding topsoil in place and removing water from the ground
• Trees protect vital water supplies and shelter crops from wind.
• Woods and forests support a wide variety of animals and plants.
• Wooded areas also generate valuable herbs -- 25% to 40% of prescription drugs worldwide come from medicinal plants.
• Trees can reduce air conditioning needs in a building by 30 percent.
• Trees can save 20 - 50 percent in energy used for heating.
• Burning wood for heat does not increase greenhouse gases or acid rain.
• The economic and environmental benefits of a single urban tree exceeds $300 a year.
• The sight of trees lowers blood pressure and reduces muscle tension
• For every dollar spent on maintaining trees, the public receives three dollars worth of benefits
• Trees provide fruits, nuts, and flowers.