Trees are vital. As the largest plants on the planet, trees are entwined with our lives in more ways than you can imagine. They create the air we breathe, soak up stormwater, and provide shade, to name a few.
Trees are vital. As the largest plants on the planet, trees are entwined with our lives in more ways than you can imagine. They create the air we breathe, soak up stormwater, and provide shade, to name a few.
Hug a tree today — they give us so much and deserve it.
Plant more trees on your property. Here’s how:
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Our tree city. The Municipality of Princeton owns and maintains over 18,000 municipal trees.
When trees stay, they keep floods away. In total, these municipal trees have captured over 600,000 lbs of CO2 and have intercepted nearly 20 million gallons of water.
Learn more. The Princeton Climate Action Plan identifies multiple strategies to protect and enhance local natural resources and our tree canopy.
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