Benefits of Trees
Woody plants/planting have values in terms of the environment, amenity, landscape, ecology and social issues.
Urban Environment
- Storm protection
- Cooling the air
- Soil stabilization
- Land reclaimation
Healthier Lives
- Cleaner air
- Noise reduction
- Shade
- Tree related therapy
Emotional well-being
Physical exercise
Community
- Strengthened communities
- Popular landscapes
- Recreation
- Education
Wildlife
- Biodiversity
- Complementing other wildlife habitats
- Re-establishment of vegetation
- Public enjoyment
Useful products
- Timber and wood products
- Energy crops
- Food
- Chemical Extracts
Landscapes
- The softening effect of trees
- Trees as a link with the past
- Re-enforcing local distinctiveness
- A back-drop for public enjoyment
Local Economy
- Direct employment
- Inward investment
- Property values
- Open space management cost savings
