Working to protect and advocate for trees in Washington County
Tree-Friendly Habitat
What is a Tree-Friendly Habitat?
A tree-friendly habitat is a place where trees are recognized for the critical role they play in the ecosystem by providing several essential services in support of all living creatures. The trees in our yards, neighborhoods and cities are living infrastructure, providing habitat to countless other plants and animals. They pay us back many times over by cleaning our air, cooling and shading our homes, alleviating flooding and pollution, decreasing air, noise and light pollution, offering health benefits, and by adding to the attractiveness and serenity of a neighborhood, which increases community property value. Our care of trees will protect their health so they can continue to contribute these benefits to us all.
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Whether the trees in your care are in your yard, in a public space, or in pots on your balcony, we welcome you to join us.
To protect the trees in my habitat, I pledge to:
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Do my best to keep my trees.
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Use best practices for tree care.
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Hire a trusted arborist to help make the best decisions for my trees.
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Spread the word about the many benefits of trees.
