Tall trees, climate change, and neighborhood desirability

[Anonymous]

Mature trees over shade so less electricity in the summer.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m still going to pick an area with mature trees over one without if that’s your question

Global warming and increasing air pollution demands more mature trees in residential areas.

[Anonymous]

Homes where all the trees were cut down are more vulnerable to flooding so I don't see lack of trees as a plus.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m still going to pick an area with mature trees over one without if that’s your question

Global warming and increasing air pollution demands more mature trees in residential areas.

Increasing air pollution?

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Anonymous wrote:We took down the trees that would have damaged the house if they fell. Many of our neighbors did the same. There’s still plenty of mature trees in the neighborhood.

You can remove any tree on your property without a permit?

Of course.

Depends on the city. Check local laws on mature or ‘heritage’ trees.

[Anonymous]

It depends on the type of trees. If you are next to a big Bradford pear, I might be more worried. If you are next to a big sturdy oak, those things can live for 1000 years. Just keep up with your arborist to make sure it’s healthy and enjoy the shade and birds and such

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Neighborhoods with ample trees are measurably cooler in the summer.

And have less flooding/runoff issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It depends on the type of trees. If you are next to a big Bradford pear, I might be more worried. If you are next to a big sturdy oak, those things can live for 1000 years. Just keep up with your arborist to make sure it’s healthy and enjoy the shade and birds and such

Well that’s because a Bradford pear smells like semen.

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Anonymous wrote:Well maintained mature trees are amazing for resale value

Good to know. Most people I know don’t want to live near mature trees.

No, I mean DCUM will teach you how different people are and there are definitely militantly anti tree people on dcum but unless you live in Ashburn or something, most people want mature trees.

Why aren’t more people living in rural areas where there are obviously more trees?
Cities have less trees but most people would rather live nearby. I guess people don’t care so much about trees as you think.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We took down the trees that would have damaged the house if they fell. Many of our neighbors did the same. There’s still plenty of mature trees in the neighborhood.

+1. After our roof was damaged by a fallen tree a few years ago, we took down all of the others that were tall enough and close enough to cause problems. We still have many trees.

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Anonymous wrote:Well maintained mature trees are amazing for resale value

Good to know. Most people I know don’t want to live near mature trees.

No, I mean DCUM will teach you how different people are and there are definitely militantly anti tree people on dcum but unless you live in Ashburn or something, most people want mature trees.

Why aren’t more people living in rural areas where there are obviously more trees?
Cities have less trees but most people would rather live nearby. I guess people don’t care so much about trees as you think.

The most expensive parts of DC have more trees than the cheaper parts of DC. Makes you think. By contrast exurbia subdivisions are pretty treeless because they were all cut down to build houses. It's not a neat case of one or the other.

[Anonymous]

Team tree!
I’d never buy a house where the lot was cleared of big trees. Ugly af.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'll still take the mature trees. They provide shade, beauty, absorb runoff, and clean the air. Waking up to the sound of birds is one of life's joys. We have our trees inspected every year and trim as necessary. Beyond that, it's chance. Same as when you drive your car, fly in an airplane, take your family to the ocean, or have a night out in the city. There's always a risk that something could go wrong but we balance it out against the quality of life.

This. I love the trees I see daily!

[Anonymous]

Does anyone still call D.C. "The City of Trees" anymore? Its charm has always been in its beautiful tree canopy.

Interesting, and sad, that newer residents don't appreciate nor have any interest in stewardship of the tree canopy. I do get nobody wants a tree falling on their home.

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Anonymous wrote:Well maintained mature trees are amazing for resale value

Good to know. Most people I know don’t want to live near mature trees.

No, I mean DCUM will teach you how different people are and there are definitely militantly anti tree people on dcum but unless you live in Ashburn or something, most people want mature trees.

Why aren’t more people living in rural areas where there are obviously more trees?
Cities have less trees but most people would rather live nearby. I guess people don’t care so much about trees as you think.

The most expensive parts of DC have more trees than the cheaper parts of DC. Makes you think. By contrast exurbia subdivisions are pretty treeless because they were all cut down to build houses. It's not a neat case of one or the other.

This isn't always the case. Many of these exurban areas were built on prior farmland. Although yes, given how close houses are built to each other these days, hard to keep many trees.