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Trees in Our City
Central Florida Climate RegionAll images in this presentation are in thepublic domain unless otherwise noted
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Trees. Worth Our Time. Worth Our Resources.
· Part of community infrastructure· Vital to community health· Community legacy · Positive impact on business and tax base· Wise investment of community dollars
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Trees. Vital to Community Health.
• Trees-filled neighborhoods:– Lower levels of domestic violence– Are safer and more sociable
• Tree-filled landscapes reduce stress• Trees decrease need for medication and speed
recovery times
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Trees. Important to Human Health.
• 100 trees remove 51 tons of CO2/year
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Trees Save the Environment.
• 100 mature trees catch about 1.2 million gallons of rainwater
per year...- Less $ for stormwater control- Cleaner water
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Trees. A Savings for Homeowners.
• Save 27% of annual air conditioning costs
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Trees Sell Houses. (At higher prices.)
• Each large front yard tree adds about1% to sales price
• Large specimen trees can add 10%, or more, to property
values.
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Trees Mean Better Business.
In tree-lined commercial districts...• More frequent shopping• Longer shopping trips• Shoppers spend more for parking• Shoppers spend 12% more for
goods
Photo from International Society of Arboriculture
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Trees Pay Us Back.
Benefits = $343,192EnergyAir QualityRunoff Real Estate
100 Trees Over 40 Years...
Costs = $111,728Planting - Pruning Removal/Disposal Sidewalk Repair LitterLegal - Admin
Pay Off: $231,464
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Plant Trees. Create a Legacy.
Downtown Orlando, Florida
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The Bottom Line...
• Quality of life depends on tree benefits
• Benefits depend on healthy trees• Healthy trees require quality care• Quality care depends on you
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What You Can Do...
• Establish long-term goals for the community forest
• Fund programs for maintenance and care• Support volunteer organizations• Champion community trees
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Trees in Our City
Center for Urban Forest Researchhttp://www.fs.fed.us/psw/programs/cufr/