--- title: So Why Do We Need Trees Anyway? description: So Why Do We Need Trees Anyway? image: https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2756565794-jpg/blog-files/img_1686.jpg --- # So Why Do We Need Trees Anyway? Jan 12, 2012 2:40:05 AM We talk a lot about how to care for your trees and the various issues that can cause harm to your trees. Today we wanted to turn the tables a little bit and tell you about some of the reasons we need trees and why they are so important. [![](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2756565794-jpg/blog-files/img_1686.jpg?width=300&height=400&name=img_1686.jpg)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/hs-fs/file-2756565794-jpg/blog-files/img_1686.jpg)Below, we’ve listed a few of the Top 10 Reasons We Need Trees from TreeCareTips.org. - Trees help purify the air. - Trees help reduce the amount of heat generated by buildings and paved surfaces. - Properly placed trees can help the average household save about $250 each year in energy costs by providing shade. - Trees increase property values. You can find more reasons as to why we need trees at [TreeCareTips.org](http://www.treecaretips.org/Value_Trees/Value_Trees.htm). Hopefully, after reading the entire list, you’ll have a better understanding as to why trees are so important to our lives and our communities. And to keep the trees on your property healthy and strong, contact [Cartwright Tree Care](http://cartwrighttree.com/) for all of your tree care needs. Now’s a great time to begin planning for spring! Give us a call at 816-965-6758. [Tree Healthcare](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/topic/tree-healthcare) ##### Like it? Share it: [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/so-why-do-we-need-trees-anyway) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/so-why-do-we-need-trees-anyway) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/so-why-do-we-need-trees-anyway) ### You may also like [4 Tips to Prepare your Trees for Winter in Kansas City (Winter 2017) ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/4-tips-to-prepare-your-trees-for-winter-in-kansas-city) ##### [4 Tips to Prepare your Trees for Winter in Kansas City (Winter 2017)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/4-tips-to-prepare-your-trees-for-winter-in-kansas-city) 27 January, 2017 We can't bundle our beloved trees up for winter as we do our children, but we can do a little winterizing to help protec... [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/4-tips-to-prepare-your-trees-for-winter-in-kansas-city) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/4-tips-to-prepare-your-trees-for-winter-in-kansas-city) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/4-tips-to-prepare-your-trees-for-winter-in-kansas-city) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/4-tips-to-prepare-your-trees-for-winter-in-kansas-city) [Winter's Embrace: Anticipating Spring in the Cozy Slumber of Trees ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/winters-embrace-anticipating-spring-in-the-cozy-slumber-of-trees) ##### [Winter's Embrace: Anticipating Spring in the Cozy Slumber of Trees](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/winters-embrace-anticipating-spring-in-the-cozy-slumber-of-trees) 24 January, 2024 [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/winters-embrace-anticipating-spring-in-the-cozy-slumber-of-trees) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/winters-embrace-anticipating-spring-in-the-cozy-slumber-of-trees) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/winters-embrace-anticipating-spring-in-the-cozy-slumber-of-trees) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/winters-embrace-anticipating-spring-in-the-cozy-slumber-of-trees) [Winter's on the way... are your trees ready? (Winter 2017) ](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/winters-on-the-way-are-your-trees-ready-0) ##### [Winter's on the way... are your trees ready? (Winter 2017)](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/winters-on-the-way-are-your-trees-ready-0) 28 December, 2016 We can’t stress the importance of winterizing your trees enough. If you haven’t started preparing your trees for winter ... [Read this article](https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/winters-on-the-way-are-your-trees-ready-0) [Twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/winters-on-the-way-are-your-trees-ready-0) [LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/winters-on-the-way-are-your-trees-ready-0) [Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cartwrighttree.com/blog/winters-on-the-way-are-your-trees-ready-0)