The Alliance for Community Trees (ACTrees) gathered many scientifically proven benefits of urban forests into a single document for tree advocates to use. These facts come directly from primary research conducted by professional scientists, with all citations noted.  Grouped by category, these benefits speak to the enormous monetary, social, and ecological value of urban forests to human society. They argue for the vital role of trees in our communities. ACTrees member organizations nationwide are working to bring these benefits to towns small and large, improving the health and livability of our communities by planting and caring for trees.

1. Benefits of Trees & Urban Forests
2. Why Trees? This Document from the SMA answers that very question!
3. Where Do Trees Fit In? The SMA offers great tips for municipalities on how to plan for trees.