Tree Benefits
On Earth Day, Plant A Tree...To Make a Greener Wichita! Cities without trees are considered "heat islands." 100 million additional mature trees in U.S. cities would save $2 billion per year in energy costs. A windbreak can lower home heating bills by 10-20%. Shade trees planted east and west of your home can cut cooling costs 15-35%. Trees remove air pollution by lowering air temperature, through respiration and by retaining particulates. Trees can increase the property value of your home by 15% or more! Trees support many generations of birds and wildlife and improve community pride. Trees clean the air and return pure oxygen, helping us all to breathe easier. Trees pay our carbon debt by absorbing carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, slowing global climate change. Trees and green space save us money, reducing the cost of controlling storm-water and naturally cooling overheated cities and homes in the summer. Help us make a Greener Wichita!We're Trying for 100,000 Trees in 2000! Be sure to make your tree count! Back to Top
On Earth Day, Plant A Tree...To Make a Greener Wichita!
Cities without trees are considered "heat islands."
100 million additional mature trees in U.S. cities would save $2 billion per year in energy costs.
A windbreak can lower home heating bills by 10-20%.
Shade trees planted east and west of your home can cut cooling costs 15-35%.
Trees remove air pollution by lowering air temperature, through respiration and by retaining particulates.
Trees can increase the property value of your home by 15% or more!
Trees support many generations of birds and wildlife and improve community pride.
Trees clean the air and return pure oxygen, helping us all to breathe easier.
Trees pay our carbon debt by absorbing carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, slowing global climate change.
Trees and green space save us money, reducing the cost of controlling storm-water and naturally cooling overheated cities and homes in the summer.
Help us make a Greener Wichita!We're Trying for 100,000 Trees in 2000!
Be sure to make your tree count!
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City Hall 455 N. Main Wichita, KS 67202
The City of Wichita launched its "Greening of Wichita" program on Tuesday, April 18, 2000.
The "kick-off" event took place on the southeast lawn of City Hall, following the City Council meeting.
A commemorative tree for the year 2000 was planted.