People linger and shop longer along tree-lined streets. Apartments and offices in wooded areas rent more quickly, have higher occupancy rates and tenants stay longer. Businesses leasing office space in wooded developments find their workers are more productive and absenteeism is reduced. A community s urban forest is an extension of its pride and community spirit. They offer suitable mini-climates for other plants that would otherwise be absent from urban areas.
Biodiversity is an important part of urban forestry.
We all know that property that is well landscaped with trees and other plants is more desirable than property sitting on a barren landscape. Office and industrial space in a wooded setting is in more demand and is more valuable to sell or rent. Proper management of this valuable resource is known as urban and community forestry. For more information on urban and community forestry contact your nearest USDA Forest Service office or the SC Forestry Commission . TREE CITY USA One way you can get special recognition for urban forestry activities in your town is to apply for certification as a Tree City USA .