Properly placed and cared for trees and shrubs significantly increase residential and commercial property values. Crop yields of fields with windbreaks are significantly higher than those without windbreaks. Farmstead windbreaks reduce cooling and heating bills, trap snow, reduce wind and provide wildlife habitat. Tree shelters for livestock can reduce weight loss during cold winter months and provide shade for moderating heat stress in summer. Living snowfences, strategically placed, hold snow away from roads, reducing maintenance costs.
Trees provide a multitude of recreation opportunities.
A real swinging place. Trees provide a multitude of recreational activities. Trees provide habitat for a large variety of wildlife. Trees along rivers, streams and lakes reduce water temperature and prevent or reduce bank erosion and silt. Their roots provide hiding places for fish.