Did you know that the city of Henderson has a decades-long commitment to trees?
Well, it does, and there’s proof.
Not only does Henderson have over 30,000 trees, but it’s also been recognized as a Tree City USA for 33 years.
What is that you ask?
Tree City USA
The Tree City USA program has been greening up America since 1976.
To gain the recognition, a city must meet four requirements.
- Maintain a tree board or department
- Have a community tree ordinance
- Spend at least $2 per capita on urban forestry
- Celebrate Arbor day
Why Become a Tree City USA Community?
Becoming a Tree City USA provides communities with many benefits.
Those benefits include:
- Trees help absorb the sounds of traffic in urban areas by 40%.
- Neighborhoods with trees are seven to nine degrees cooler than those without.
- Trees reduce energy costs by up to 25% by shading buildings and protecting them from winter winds.
- Homes with trees have higher property values.
- Green space plays a major role in improving mental and physical health.
- Planting and maintaining trees absorbs carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, mitigating the effects of climate change.