Without trees, our cities would be a sterile landscape of concrete, steel and asphalt.
Trees help soften the urban environment and make our cities better places to live.
Urban trees are especially valued for their environmental benefits. They filter dust and pollution from the air. Tree-shaded streets, parking lots and homes are cooler in the summer. Healthy trees increase property values, and everyone enjoys the spring flowers and fall colors of the urban forest. Missouri Forest Keepers Network - The state's first comprehensive volunteer forest health monitoring system.