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Date Posted: Wednesday, October14, 07:57:pm
Author: Getya Moneysworth (VOLUNTEERS!VOLUNTEERS!)
Subject: STC, FOR LESS THAN$10,000 A YEAR

Shade trees are one of the few parts of a city's infrastructure that can actually gain in value!
With a little TLC.
Benefits of Trees in Urban Areas
Studies show that trees improve air and water quality, reduce flooding, reduce cooling and heating energy needs, increase property values and improve the quality of life for people and wildlife around them.
Trees remove air and water pollutants through both their root systems and their leaves. Tree canopies shade buildings, sidewalks, streets and other structures keeping them cooler which reduces air conditioning and other energy needs in summer. Strategically placed trees, and correct tree species selection, can shelter buildings from cold winds in winter months reducing heating costs.
Trees reduce noise pollution.
The positive effects trees have on human health and well-being are numerous. Studies have found that exposure to trees reduces the symptoms of stress and depression, can aid in the recovery from surgery, and reduce the incidence of domestic violence. People are more likely to exercise if parks are nearby. When people utilize parks and shady street trees, they are more likely to meet and establish bonds with their neighbors, which helps to create a sense of community. When people enjoy spending time in their neighborhoods, they develop pride and a sense of ownership in their communities. The presence of trees and the proximity to parks can also increase residential and commercial property values.

Trees provide numerous environmental, social and economic benefits for people, yet urban areas present challenging environments for trees to grow and survive in. The environment and human actions can cause different stresses to urban trees, some of which include: restricted root-growth area, road-salt exposure, soil moisture extremes, compacted soil, reduced soil fertility, pollution, improper pruning, trenching, and damage from lawn-care equipment, snow plows or vandalism. These stressful growing conditions can cause a decline in tree health and may eventually result in death, if not corrected in time. By actively managing our community forests, we protect these valuable resources and preserve and/or enhance the resulting benefits.


NEWBURGH SHADE TREE COMMISION:
ARTICLE I. General Provisions
§ 279-1. Findings and purpose.
The preservation and maintenance of trees is necessary to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the City of Newburgh because trees provide shade, impede soil erosion, aid water absorption, enhance air quality, yield advantageous microclimate effects, offer a natural barrier to noise, provide a natural habitat for wildlife and add to the aesthetic quality of the community.
B. The duties of the Shade Tree Commission shall be as follows:
[Amended 1-24-2000 by Ord. No. 1-2000]
(1) To advise the Superintendent of Public Works, at his request, as to the pruning and removal of trees.
(2) To study problems and determine the needs of the City of Newburgh in connection with the tree planting program.
(3) To recommend the type and kind of trees to be planted upon such municipal streets or parts of municipal streets or in parks as are designated or requested.
(4) To review applications for the planting of shade or ornamental trees with the purpose of populating the City of Newburgh with desirable tree types.
(5) To review proposed street reconstructions to recommend whether such actions would result in the replacement or removal of trees, to recommend whether such replacement and removal is necessary and to recommend the type and kind of tree, if any, with which such trees should be replaced.
(6) To assist in the dissemination of news and information regarding the selection, planting and maintenance of trees within the corporate limits and to make recommendations to the City Council as to desirable legislation concerning the tree program and activities for the municipality.
(7) To provide regular and special meetings at which the subject of trees inasmuch as it relates to the City of Newburgh may be discussed by the Commissions, city officials and employees and all others interested in the tree program.

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