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Tree Benefits

Trees are one of the best investments we can make in the future of our city. When properly cared for, urban trees provide valuable and vital services – like clean air, increased property values, and peaceful neighborhoods. Planting and maintaining trees addresses all three pillars of sustainability: Environment, Economics, and Society.

Environment

Environment

  • Stormwater Management
  • Air Filtration and Production
  • Wildlife Habitat
Economics

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Economics

  • Energy Savings
  • Increased Property Value
  • Increased Retail Sales
Society

Society

  • Community
  • Beauty
  • Health

How Much Is Your Tree Worth?

Check out these fun ways to calculate a dollar value for the benefits your tree provides:
Philadelphia
Tree Map
National Tree
Benefit Calculator

For more information on the benefits of trees: