The Value of Urban Trees
Over a 50-year lifespan, the average tree will provide:
- $31,250 worth of oxygen
- $62,000 worth of air-pollution control
- $37,500 worth of water recycling and humidity control
- $31,250 worth of soil-erosion control
- $31,250 habitat and pollinator support
- $2500 worth of protein
This works out to almost $200,000, equivalent to $4000 per year
Values provided by The U.S. Forest Service
Your tree can also add 10-25% to your property value
Other benefits provided by urban trees include:
- shade that reduces heat in your home and our city
- reduced exposure to harmful UV radiation, responsible for a rapidly increasing rate of skin cancer (S. Ontario has the strongest UV radiation in Canada)
- improved water quality and quantity
- air purification, reduces greenhouse gas production
Please choose your tree well. Protect and maintain it. Our sustainable community depends on it.