How to help
- Call and email sangre and town
- Ask for a copy of your easement
- Write letters to the Chaffee County times
- Go to trustee meetings. Give public comment and stay to her what they discuss about it.
- Tell your friends – share text campaign
- Order yard signs
- Air Quality Improvement: Trees help filter and purify the air by absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen, leading to cleaner and healthier urban atmospheres.
- Temperature Regulation: Trees offer shade and reduce the urban heat island effect by lowering temperatures, making cities more comfortable and energy-efficient.
- Aesthetic Beauty: Trees enhance the visual appeal of cities, providing green spaces and natural aesthetics that contribute to a more pleasant and attractive urban environment.
- Noise Reduction: Trees act as natural sound barriers, reducing noise pollution in cities, which can improve the quality of life for residents.
- Biodiversity Support: Urban trees provide habitats for birds and insects, promoting biodiversity in city ecosystems.
- Stormwater Management: Trees help manage stormwater runoff by absorbing and slowing the flow of rainwater, reducing flooding and erosion.
- Mental and Physical Health Benefits: Being around trees can reduce stress, boost mental well-being, and encourage physical activity, thus promoting a healthier urban lifestyle.
- Property Value Increase: Areas with well-maintained trees often have higher property values, benefiting both homeowners and the city’s tax base.
- Energy Savings: Properly placed trees can reduce energy consumption by providing shade in the summer and acting as windbreaks in the winter, lowering heating and cooling costs for buildings.
- Community Gathering Spaces: Trees in parks and green spaces create inviting locations for community events and social interactions, fostering a sense of belonging and community spirit.