Plant. Grow. Sustain.
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Children living in areas with a dense urban forest have a lower prevalence of asthma. -
Trees cool the urban core. Imagine scraping 7 degrees off a June afternoon in the high 90s. -
Green spaces, populated by trees, have been linked to a reduction in both crime and litter. Cleaning up the streets couldn't be easier. -
Green spaces, populated by trees, have been linked to a reduction in both crime and litter. Cleaning up the streets couldn’t be easier. -
Trees keep our area-rivers clean, providing stormwater runoff control, free of charge. -
Mature trees absorb CO2. That means a smaller carbon footprint for all of Chattanooga. -
Trees can increase residential property values 4 to 6 percent. -
Street trees contribute to a safer walking environment, and have a direct impact on slowing down vehicular traffic. -
Chattanooga street trees absorb over 236 million gallons of stormwater runoff annually. -
For each dollar spent on urban forest management, $15 returns to Chattanooga in energy-saving benefits.
Plant. Organizing urban tree plantings throughout Chattanooga to double the existing tree canopy.
Grow. Fostering environmental health while inspiring residents to invest in the livelihood of their communities.
Sustain. Making dynamic contributions to Chattanooga’s cityscape,
with gifts and projects that last.