California
Green Industry Council
 
 

 

 

 





 
 
Landscape- an Investment in Californias Communities


Improves Public Health
Increases Property Values
Reduces Urban and Suburban Sprawl
Economic Development and Tourism
Public Art
Brings Communities Together
Lowers Energy Bills and Cools without Fossil Fuels
California Green Industry Council Objectives


Increases Property Values

A good landscape increases property values an average of 7.5% and up to 15%. (Gelman and Grey Research and Planning Services, 1991 and TreePeople) Trees and shrubs provide attractive screens, hiding unattractive neighboring structures.



                                   
                                   
 
   


         



 
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