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Benefits of Urban Trees
Trees provide many environmental, ecological, social, and health benefits. Though trees planted today may look small, over the decades they will grow into the leafy canopy that lines our streets, shades our homes, and helps make Portland such a livable city.
Check out these resources to learn more about what trees do for you, your city, and the environment.
Trees and City Planning
A guide to city plans featuring trees
City Trees + Your Pocketbook
An extensive reference list of research on the benefits of trees
Human Dimensions of Urban Forestry and Urban Greening
A guide to research on the social, cultural, and civic implications of urban greening
Portland Watershed Report Cards
At-a-glance guides to Portland watershed health
Portland's Urban Forest Canopy
A 2007 report assessing the structure and value of Portland's urban forest
Tree Benefit Resources
A broad overview of studies on the environmental, economic, and social benefits of trees.