Wildlife Mississippi Urban Forestry

Growing Urban Forests in Mississippi and Arkansas

Trees Make Places Look Better and Boost Property Value

Trees and urban forests make cities, neighborhoods, and office complexes better places to live and work by improving property values, lowering energy costs, blocking noise, improving the view, creating homes for wildlife, and more.

Trees also help people feel more connected to their community. Plus, studies show that shoppers are more likely to spend time and money in areas with trees. That means trees are good for both the environment and the local economy!

Trees Improve Property Value & Aesthetics

Want to make your neighborhood look better and boost property value at the same time? Plant some trees! Trees don’t just clean the air—they also bring beauty, shade, and even savings to your community.

Trees Improve Appearances

Trees add color, shape, and softness to places that might otherwise look dull, unsightly, or harsh. Here’s how:

  • In spring and summer, trees bloom with green leaves and colorful flowers.
  • In winter, evergreen trees keep some color in the landscape.
  • Trees help soften the hard edges of buildings and block ugly views.

Whether in parks, yards, or along streets, trees make everything feel more peaceful and inviting.

Trees improve property value

Trees Raise Property Value

Here’s something many people don’t know:
Homes with trees are worth more.

  • Property values go up by 5% to 15% when trees are present.
  • Bigger, older trees in good locations increase value the most.

So planting trees isn’t just good for the environment—it’s smart for your wallet, too!

Depending on species, maturity, quantity and location, property values increase 5‑15% when compared to properties without trees. 

Trees Protect Roads

Sunlight can damage asphalt streets by heating up the oil in asphalt, which makes it dry out and break down. When cars drive over the heated asphalt, it loosens the aggregate and grinds down the pavement.

But when trees provide shade:

  • Asphalt stays cooler and lasts longer.
  • Roads don’t need to be repaved as often.
  • Cities save money on repairs!
Damaged asphalt

Trees Show Community Pride

What is the first thing visitors notice in a town? The trees and urban forests. Trees help indicate that a place is well-maintained and welcoming.

  • People spend more time (and money!) shopping on shady streets.
  • Tourists are more likely to return to tree-filled towns.
  • Offices and apartments in tree-covered areas rent faster and feel more peaceful.
  • Workers in green spaces are more productive and take fewer sick days!