Fact Sheets
Did you know that...
- Kids in tree-lined neighborhoods play outside 10% more and have lower rates of ADD and asthma.
- Shaded roadways require significantly less maintenance and can save up to 60% of repaving costs over 30 years.
- In some sectors of the economy such as tree care, there is a job for every trained worker, because such companies struggle to find qualified employees.
- Just 3-4 shade trees located strategically around a house can cut summer cooling costs by 30-50%.
... Probably the answer is yes, but many people out there don't know these stunning facts. So ACT has created a series of fact sheets to help you to tell the stories of how in healthier cities, business districts are green, trees contribute to safer streets and sustainable water resources, and the green industry is creating jobs for Americans. Healthy urban forests are key to helping our cities and towns support their resources.
Please freely use the fact sheets that are relevant to your work:
