• Trees reduce storm water run off. The canopy of a tree acts as a barrier between falling rain and the ground surface. That way rain moves along the leaves, branches, and trunk, so the roots can absorb it. This, in turn increases soil infiltration. Increasing the rate and capacity of soil infiltration helps to recharge groundwater aquifers¹².
• Trees improve air quality. Urban forests offer substantial air quality benefits, which are especially important for cities, where levels of air pollutants are highest ¹³.

• Trees lessen the greenhouse effect. Emissions can be reduced through strategically planted trees ¹³.

• Trees reduce urban traffic speeds. Studies have shown a reduction of the number and severity of off the road crashes on tree-lined streets compared to streets without them¹³.

• Trees increase security. The more a place looks cared for, the more people tend to care¹³.
• Trees improve business’s sales. Businesses on tree-lined streets benefit from increased revenues and therefore more taxes are generated¹³.
• They protect us. Trees give us protection from rain, sun and heat and lower urban air temperatures. Areas that are paved and are not protected by the shade of trees can have temperatures 3 to 7% higher then other more shaded areas¹³.
• They extend pavement life. Trees slow the sidewalk wear and tear and reduce the cost of frequent pavement repair and replacement¹³.
• Looking at trees has health benefits. Trees are known to reduce blood pressure, improve overall emotional and psychological health¹³.

• Trees add property value. Statistically trees add property value to adjacent homes and businesses, therefore increasing the tax base¹³.

Additional advantages specific to Curb Allure’s metal tree guard products can be found under the “Benefits” tab in the “Parks Department” section.