Environmental Impact of Trees

The following information was collected using the USDA Forest Service's iTree MyTree tool.

For more information on a specific geographic area or on the impact of different types of trees please visit the USDA Forest Service site.

The information presented on this page is on the impact of two specific species, Live Oak and Chinkapin Oak.

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Measured Environmental Impact

The measure of carbon dioxide sequestration by Live Oak Trees and Chinkapin Oak Trees is presented in the table below.

Over many years, even one tree can have a very significant impact in reducing the Urban Heat Island Effect through carbon sequestration.

Type of Tree Impact Over 1 Year Impact Over 20 Years
Live Oak CO2 equivalent of carbon 232.93 lbs CO2 equivalent of carbon 8,115.71 lbs
Chinkapin Oak CO2 equivalent of carbon 109.73 lbs CO2 equivalent of carbon 4,021.90 lbs
Trees are great!

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