Trees provide food and shelter for desirable wildlife. Trees can provide a haven for birds which, in turn, assist in the control of insects. Trees help moderate our air temperature to provide us with a comfortable environment. Trees provide pleasing scenic amenities to soften the harshness of buildings and streets, creating special and inviting spaces. Trees may affect property values and can have a positive impact upon the economy of an area.
Trees provide a protective physical and psychological barrier between pedestrians and traffic.
Trees create a civic identity. Campus trees are a fragile public resource and may be damaged or destroyed through malicious, careless, or even well intentioned actions. Establish and maintain appropriate diversity and volume in tree species and age classes to provide a stable and sustainable urban forest. Allow trees to attain their natural shape and size while growing to maturity. Protect trees during construction of University facilities and utilities projects.