Thank a tree

Got Shade? ~ Thank a tree.

Got Clean Air And Birds Singing In Your Neighborhood?

Thank a tree.

TREES SHADE & COOL

Shade from trees reduces the need for air-conditioning in the summer. Well-placed trees can reduce summer air-conditioning costs by 15% to 30%.

TREES MAKE GOOD NEIGHBORS

Trees in urban and suburban communities are important for a variety of reasons:

· Trees improve the look and feel of neighborhoods.

· Trees can increase property values by 15% or more.

· Trees help manage storm water runoff and reduce erosion.

· Trees absorb carbon dioxide and other air pollutants.

· Trees provide a home for birds and other wildlife.

· Trees produce oxygen !

If you have been thinking about adding a tree to your yard,

this may be a good time to do it!

For further information please contact:

Baltimore County Dept. of Environmental Protection and Resource Management (DEPRM)
Diana Cohen , Coordinator, Growing Home Campaign

Phone: (410) 887-4488 Ext. 287
Email: dcohen@baltimorecountymd.gov