City to offer tree vouchers to residents

"Trees in a city provide many social, economic and environmental benefits. A healthy urban forest canopy provides critical habitat for wildlife, reduces the impacts of global warming, provides storm water abatement, increases property values and helps define the character of the city. One mature tree can sequester over 50lbs of carbon in a year and produce enough oxygen for two adults. Protecting our existing trees and planting new ones is one of the best things we can do for future generations."

"Offering the tree voucher program is important in raising awareness about the value of trees in our city for cleaning our air, purifying our water and creating space for our wildlife to thrive."