The Benefits of Trees

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​Trees can play an important role in reducing stormwater runoff, particularly when the canopy extends over impervious surfaces (e.g. roads, parking lots, driveways).  There are also many significant “co-benefits” of urban/suburban trees that make the Community Tree Planting Initiative a common-sense investment in our community.  The many benefits of large urban trees include:

• Increased Property Value
• Energy savings in adjacent buildings
• Air temperature reduction
• Wind reduction
• Shade & UV radiation reduction
• Improved physical and mental health
• Pollution reduction (ozone, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, particulates)
• Carbon storage (CO2 sequestration)
• Wildlife habitat and food sources
• Stormwater runoff reduction (reduced erosion & improved aquatic habitat in creeks) 

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Cooper Creek Tree Canopy Restoration Project Spotlight

Between 2021-2022, we've given away 340 ​​trees to be planted by residents and local parks within the Demonstration Watershed.​ There were 17 different species of large size trees that will provide maximum storm water benefit at maturity, as well as biodiversity and the many other benefits of trees!

" It's the little things that citizens do.  That's what will make the difference.  My little thing is planting trees. "  
~Dr. Wangari Maathai, 2004 Nobel Peace Prize, Green Belt Movement

Thank you to all the residents who participated by planting trees in their yard, volunteered with us to make these efforts possible, or got their neighbors involved!

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