1) 1 tree annually produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen to help us breathe better.
2) Trees help offset greenhouse gases from our cars and homes
3) Trees can increase property value by up to 20%
4) Trees keep our water clean and safe
5) In a year, forty trees will remove 80 pounds of air pollutants to reduce smog and air pollution.
6) Trees can make a home 20 degrees cooler, saving an average of $175 a year in air conditioning costs.
7) One young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.
8) Trees are home, shelter and nourishment for animals
9) Trees improve our quality of life
10) Four million trees will save $20 million in air pollution