Property management tree care pays dividends
A June 9th article in the Toronto Star reported that the city\’s trees provide residents with over $80 million in environmental benefits and savings annually, citing research by TD Bank economists.
For every dollar spent on annual maintenance; Toronto\’s urban forest returns anywhere from $1.35 to $3.20 worth of benefits and cost savings each year. \”The cost savings produced by our urban forests make it clear that keeping the green on our streets, keeps the green in our wallets,\” senior economist Craig Alexander and economist Connor McDonald wrote in the report.
Withing the city limits alone there are over 10 million trees representing 116 different species. The tree cover absorbs over 25 million cubic meters of precipitation. And removes about 25% of auto and industrial emissions from the air each year. Equally impressive are the intangible benefits that vibrant trees bring to the quality of life in Ontario.
The Pros Pay Off
The article makes a persuasive case for professional tree care catering to private and commercial properties. As well as justifying public money spent on common spaces. Other studies have arrived at similar conclusions. According to a major US university, healthy, well-tended trees can increase property values by as much as 27%. Trees suffering from visible weather damage or disease can in turn lower perceived and real value.
Ongoing property management tree care can safeguard investments. And help prepare for the type of weather catastrophe that played out in early January. A climatologist for Environment Canada held that the damage done to Ontario\’s trees by winter weather was the worst in 170 years of record keeping. Whether climate or pests are the threat, with a tree management plan in place damage and recovery times can be kept to a minimum. You can follow along on Facebook and Instagram, or you can contact us here if you have any questions.
