St. Johns Tree Team: a committee of the St. Johns Neighborhood Association

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The St. Johns Tree Team works to enhance the St. Johns Neighborhood by increasing the size and health of our urban canopy. 


COMING SOON!
Join the Tree Team and Friends of Trees in Greening St. Johns! February 18th, head out with your neighbors and tree planting pros for a fun, friendly planting day. Sign up for your own tree at FriendsofTrees.org




image by Joanna Wood

Why Trees?

Portland's trees work constantly to improve the health, livability, safety, and function of our neighborhoods. 
  • Trees increase property value and rental prices
  • Trees improve the water quality of our rivers and streams by capturing rainfall and reducing erosion and run-off. 
  • Trees in the combined sewer area prevent millions of gallons of rainwater from entering the Sewage Treatment Plant.
  • Trees improve our air by capturing pollution particles in leaves and reducing carbon dioxide.
  • Trees provide shade and can help keep homes and buildings up to 20 degrees cooler in the summer.
  • Trees provide privacy and help reduce noise and glare.
  • Trees help reduce stress. The sight, sound, smell, and touch of plants can reduce stress levels.
  • Crime levels in communities are reduced when there are extensive street tree systems and well-landscaped parks.
  • Shade from large trees protects pavement, reducing need for re-paving
  • (ref: Urban Forestry: http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/index.cfm?c=38294&a=162610)

Purpose and Goals of the St. Johns Tree Team

The St Johns Tree Team seeks to improve the health and quality of the St Johns Neighborhood by increasing the benefits provided by the urban canopy. We plan to do this by:
  • Increasing the size of the urban canopy, through new plantings and ensuring the future health and growth of existing trees
  • Increasing the health of our neighborhood trees
  • Providing assistance to neighbors to care for their trees
  • Improving the beauty of our community
  • Assist in identifying fruit trees and tree owners that wish to share their produce with neighbors in need, and connecting them with the structure to do so
  • Provide other specific assistance as needed by our neighbors