• 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