Spring/Summer 2015
Mature Tree Preservation: The Benefits Are Worth The Effort
Well-preserved mature trees add irreplaceable value to any property. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, mature trees also absorb carbon dioxide, odors and pollutant gases, provide oxygen, prevent erosion of soil, and cool the landscape. Many trees are capable of long outliving us, yet trees that live outside of forests often don’t get the chance. Ecological conditions for trees in urban, suburban, and even rural environments are difficult, and a tree’s ability to cope with stresses grows lower as it ages.
While young trees are composed of mostly vibrant living tissue, mature trees are mostly established wood, which cannot regenerate and needs relative stability to ensure survival. As a tree grows older, its immune system also weakens, becoming increasingly less tolerant of disturbances to its environment. The two greatest assets to any mature tree are a healthy, low-impact ecological environment and the constant watchful eye of an expert. Catching and correcting any stresses facing a mature tree: from poor soil conditions and soil compaction, to the presence of various insects or diseases, will help to extend its lifespan.
Healthy mature trees are are often the most stunning elements of our landscapes and are usually worth the extra attention they require. Your arborist will help you develop a program that creates healthy, sustainable environments for your mature trees and allows them to thrive for many years to come.
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Well-maintained mature trees can increase the property value by almost 15% and reduce air-conditioning needs by 30%.
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Lower Westchester County, NY and New York City
58 Beechwood Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10801
914-576-0193
Upper Westchester (North of I-287)
15 Broadway, Hawthorne, NY 10532
914-741-1510
Fairfield County, Connecticut
80 Lincoln Avenue, Stamford CT 06902
203-348-4111
Bergen & Passaic Counties, NJ
504 High Mountain Road, North Haledon, NJ 07508
973-636-6711
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