Increased ground water recharge that is significantly reduced by paving. . Lesser amounts of chemicals transported to streams. . Reduced wind erosion of soil. Without trees, cities would need to increase sewage and storm water drainage channels and wastetreatment capacities to handle increased water runoff. Trees can help reduce your heating and cooling costs.
Trees save energy through cooling in the hotter months.
They provide a windbreak during winter. This results in burning less fossil fuels to generate electricity for cooling and heating. Plant deciduous trees, which shed their leaves during winter. These trees provide shade and block heat from the sun during hotter months. By dropping their leaves in the fall they admit sunlight in the colder months. .