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INTRODUCTION I Why the City Needs an Urban Forest Master Plan <br />Figure 1-1. The Benefits of Trees <br />BENEFITS of TREES in an URBAN ENVIRONMENT <br />( : A4 <br />�d' <br />CLEANER AIR <br />Trees absorb pollutants and filter <br />particulates out of the air by trapping <br />them on their leaves and bark. <br />CONNECTING <br />WITH NEIGHBORS <br />Trees can encourage civic pride <br />while tree plantings provide <br />opportunities for community3 <br />involvement. <br />FRESH FOOD <br />Trees provide food in the <br />form of fruits, nuts, leaves <br />bark, and roots. <br />HEALTHIER qlqq <br />COMMUNITIES <br />Trees improve mental <br />health and public health by <br />decreasing respiratory illnesses <br />and encouraging outdoor <br />recreation. <br />Source: Dudek 2024 <br />2 1 CITY OF PLEASANTON URBAN FOREST MASTER PLAN <br />0 <br />SAVING ENERGY <br />Shade trees can lower air-conditioning costs <br />56% annually, burning fewer fossil fuels. <br />BEAUTY <br />Trees add character to city streets and <br />residential areas as they radiate with <br />colors, flowers, textures, and shapes. <br />SHADE <br />Trees cool cities by up to 10°F <br />and shaded areas can be 20-40°F <br />cooler than peak temperatures. <br />WILDLIFE HABITAT <br />Trees support the lives of many wildlife <br />and insect species and provide them <br />with food, shelter, and nesting sites. <br />