While trees have great ornamental value, you can also leverage their shade to reduce energy costs, manage stormwater, intercept pollutants, and target the heat island effect. View your trees as natural capital and maximize their placement for energy and water efficiency. As a tree's canopy expands, so do opportunities for energy savings. During the summer, trees act as natural solar shades by deflecting heat away from the building yet allow enough light to pass through to preserve daylighting measures.
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