About Trees
Palo Alto’s urban forest provides on-going economic, environmental, social, and health-related benefits. Many of these benefits are now quantifiable in terms of energy savings or the amount of pollution captured (through air and water). Trees are also a practical and beautiful solution to global warming. Additional research on the social benefits of trees shows they have a direct impact on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Still other benefits speak to us on a more emotional and aesthetic level.
There's a lot to learn about our leafy neighbors:
- Read about the benefits of trees
- Review different tree species
- Understand the best way to plant a tree
- Brush up on tree watering techniques
- Select the right tree for your yard
- Get tips on tree mistakes to avoid
- Read about city trees
- Submit a question to the Tree Hotline
