Trees provide an abundance of economic, social and environmental benefits. A city’s tree canopy can significantly reduce stormwater runoff and save millions of dollars in drainage infrastructure needs. A healthy level of urban tree canopy is around 40 percent. Adding trees to your home landscaping improves the environment, adds beauty, and can even increase your property value.
Go Native
Native trees provide food and habitat for pollinators, absorb storm water, and provide erosion control, making them a great functional choice for low maintenance landscaping.
Resources
Riverview Native Nursery
Plants with A Purpos
Trees & Shrubs for wet areas
Do you have a stream or river adjacent property?
You can help CONTROL EROSION:
Terrace steep slopes: Using landscaped terraces will slow runoff, allowing more water to soak in and reduce erosion.
Plant trees and shrubs: The roots hold water in the ground, slowing runoff and soil erosion. Trees can improve poperty value and lower air conditioning costs too!
Did you know?
The City of Defiance Tree of Life program is a wonderful way for citizens to get involved in helping to beautify our City-and to keep our special designation as Tree City USA. You can make an honorary or memorial donation here:
City of Defiance ‘Tree of Life’ program.