Unless trees have problems or become a centerpiece to a project or property addition, we don’t usually pay them much attention. But incredibly, trees are as old as the world, and they are among the most fascinating living organisms on our planet! So maybe it is about time we take a close look at trees and just how valuable they truly are to our surrounding communities, and the world!
The Various Benefits Trees Offer:
According to various credible industry sources, tree’s reveal a long list of statistics that prove their various benefits and their level of value. Look below to see what they found!
🌲 The value of a mature tree is often appraised between $1,000 and $10,000.
– Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers
🌳 Well-groomed trees can increase property value by as much as 20%.
– Management Information Services/ICMA
🌲 If you plant a tree on the West side of your home, you could reduce energy bills by as much as 3% in as little as 5 years. 15 Years = 12%!
– Dr. E. Greg McPherson, Center for Urban Forest Research
🌳 Young healthy trees have a net cooling effect equal to 10 air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.
– U.S. Department of Agriculture
🌲 It is believed among a wide population of realtors that homes are more marketable when they have mature trees on their property.
– Arbor National Mortgage & American Forests
🌳 Just 1 acre of trees absorbs 6 tons of Carbon Dioxide and produces over 4 tons of oxygen. This meets the yearly needs of 18 adults!
– U.S. Department of Agriculture
🌲 Strategic placement of trees can reduce air conditioning costs by as much as 30% in the summer. Likewise, it can reduce energy consumption by 20 to 50% in the winter.
– USDA Forest Service
🌳 Trees can positively impact economic development. Apartments rent more easily, trees make shopping complexes more attractive which attracts shoppers and tourist, and so forth.
– The Arbor Day Foundation
🌲 The average street tree retains a value of $575. Nationally, there are more than 60 million!
– Management Information Services