What are the non-economic benefits of our urban forest?
Urban forests have a soothing effect on people and produce a higher quality of life. The strength and vitality of a community is directly related to the amount of green in that community. People who are sick heal faster when they can see a green environment. Crime rates are lower in communities with urban forest. What can I, a private landowners do? Home owners are strongly encouraged to clear ivy from their trees and remove ivy and other invasive plants from the “natural areas” on their property. For more information on ivy removal see the IvyOut website at http://www.ivyout.
