Planting more trees could have a tremendous impact on our communities. We envision a more resilient and thriving Birmingham, in which everyone can experience and share nature’s benefits.
Adding more nature to the built environment delivers benefits that reach beyond pollution control. Trees also beautify neighborhoods, enhance public and recreational spaces, and even spur job creation – all at a lower cost than traditional engineered solutions.
Our mission is to improve the environment and community through planting trees.
Our vision is to plant trees to mitigate the negative effects of urban heat islands, stormwater runoff, and air pollution to uplift the community, economy, and health of Jefferson County, Alabama.
Filter up to one-third of fine particulate pollutants within 300 yards of a tree
Store carbon from the air in their trunks
Cool city streets by 2-4 degrees F
Reduce deaths from heat and cut energy use
Keep pollutants out of waterways and reduce urban flooding
Reduce rates of cardiac disease, strokes and asthma due to improved air quality
Improved mental health and well-being
An urban heat island is a metropolitan area which is significantly warmer than its surrounding rural areas. The temperature difference is usually larger at night than during the day, and is most obvious when winds are weak.
Want to show your support for Cool Green Trees in a fun way? We will be rolling out some awesome branded items to tell the world about our mission.
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