Why trees are important Since the beginning, trees have furnished us with food and many cultural necessities such as shelter, medicine, clothing, tools, heat in the winter and cool shade in the summer. Their beauty adds seasonal character to the landscape and a serene refuge from the demands of daily living. Trees help supply oxygen and refresh the air we breathe by utilizing carbon dioxide produced when we exhale and burn fossil fuels.
Trees also reduce noise pollution, act as wind buffers and absorb dust and other air pollutants.
While it is impossible to put a price tag on their natural gifts, we know that trees have a measurable effect on the monetary value of a landscape. Clearly, trees are an important asset, and as with any asset, it is advantageous to ensure that it continues to appreciate.