Here are a few statistics on just how important trees can be:
The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day. —U.S. Department of Agriculture
If you plant a tree today on the west side of your home, in 5 years your energy bills should be 3 percent less. In 15 years the savings will be nearly 12 percent. —Dr. E. Greg McPherson, Center for Urban Forest Research
A mature tree can often have an appraised value of between $1,000 and $10,000. —Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers
In one study, 83 percent of realtors believe that mature trees have a ‘strong or moderate impact’ on the salability of homes listed for under $150,000; on homes over $250,000, this perception increases to 98 percent. —Arbor National Mortgage & American Forests
Landscaping, especially with trees, can increase property values as much as 20 percent. —Management Information Services/ICMA
Trees properly placed around buildings can reduce air conditioning needs by 30 percent and can save 20–50 percent in energy used for heating. —USDA Forest Service
Healthy, mature trees add an average of 10 percent to a property’s value. —USDA Forest Service
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