Tree Time Services

Erosion Control

Speaking of erosion, tree roots work as top-notch environmental erosion control solutions. They anchor the soil, preventing it from being easily washed away by wind or water. If your area is prone to erosion, you’ll be interested to learn that trees stabilize the ground as well as maintain soil health. This cuts down on the loss of topsoil while generating nutrient rich soil for all the vegetation in your commercial space. If your building is located near riverbank regions, consider natural solutions from Tree Time for protecting shorelines and riverbeds from eroding.

Biodiversity Support

Environmental management solutions miss the mark when they don’t take biodiversity into account. Trees provide habitat and food for a wide range of wildlife, from insects and birds to larger animals. By feeding that biodiversity with trees, your company will contribute to the management of healthier ecosystems that are more resilient to environmental changes. They also support the life cycles of pollinators, which are threatened by all kinds of activities, from agriculture to construction work.

Temperature Regulation

In urban areas with lots of concrete like we often find around the Atlanta area in Georgia, the heat retention can be unbearable. This is sometimes called the urban heat island effect. Fortunately, trees provide obvious solutions like shade, but they also work to cool the surrounding environment when they release water from leaves into the atmosphere. This cooling effect can lower the surrounding temperatures by several degrees, which matters more than it might seem. Cooler environments decrease energy demand for air conditioning, reducing energy consumption and emissions. These environmental solutions are win-win for everyone.

Water Quality

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Trees aren’t just air filtration solutions. They also act as natural water filters. Their roots capture and absorb both nutrients and pollutants from the soil and water. That means they help with the removal of toxic substances like nitrates and phosphates from entering our water supplies. By improving water quality, even trees in commercial areas will aid in the management of healthy aquatic ecosystems and cleaner water resources for human use, as well as our animal friends. This is perfect for forward-thinking companies looking for natural environmental solutions for water quality that also add to the property’s aesthetics.

Windbreaks and Soil Protection

Properly placed and well-maintained trees serve as environmental solutions by acting as windbreaks. This means they give some protection to buildings, easements, and other vegetation from the damaging effects of high winds. By reducing wind speed, trees help prevent soil degradation and loss, especially in areas prone to desertification.  In commercial areas where buildings can create a wind tunnel effect, the addition of the right type of tree can make a huge difference in the employee and customer experience on your property. No one wants to get blown away walking into work!

Climate Adaptation and Resilience

With the ever-present call for solutions that combat climate change, the simple tree often gets overlooked. Yet these natural powerhouses work day and night to maintain local microclimates, protect against extreme weather events, and contribute to the resilience of both natural ecosystems and human-built environments. Urban forests, like the kind your company may be considering, work as buffers, helping cities cope with the threat of rising temperatures, floods, as well as the management of other environmental and climate impacts.

Energy Efficiency

It’s refreshing when environmental solutions also have a financial upside. Trees strategically placed around commercial buildings provide natural shade, helping to regulate temperatures and reduce cooling costs during warmer months. Imagine not having to have your A/C work overtime all summer long in Georgia! Employees and customers also appreciate shaded outdoor areas – especially when they can find parking under them and beat some of the incessant southern heat. When you contact us, be sure to ask about energy efficient tree placement and learn more about how these services can benefit your company.

Reduction of Noise Pollution

The nearly magical tree can help reduce noise pollution as well as air and water filters by acting as natural sound barriers. If your commercial property is near a busy roadway, they make noise pollution management and practical environmental solutions simple and beautiful. They absorb and deflect sound, resulting in a quieter and more peaceful atmosphere. Lower stress at work is better for everyone, from management to employees to night guards and cleaning staff.

Enhanced Employee Well-Being

We’ve touched on this a bit already, but trees and green spaces contribute to a calming environment that can reduce stress and improve employee productivity at work. Well-maintained outdoor areas boost morale, encourage breaks in nature that are actually effective, and improve mental well-being. Why not let our team help you create a more positive work environment for your staff by paying attention to your outdoor environmental solutions as well as indoors?

Safety and Liability Reduction

Once you have your trees in place, ensuring that they are properly maintained with professional tree services is critical for them to be truly effective environmental solutions. When healthy and well-managed, they are less likely to pose risks such as falling branches, which could lead to costly accidents or property damage. Regular pruning, trimming, and health assessment services from professional arborists at the Tree Time team help ensure that commercial properties are safe, reducing potential liabilities.

Improved Corporate Reputation

You don’t want to be a company that just talks about environmental solutions when it’s this easy to implement them. When customers and vendors learn about your efforts to work with nature to create environmental solutions that are good for everyone, your corporate reputation improves. Companies perceived to be taking action toward environmental causes can experience greater customer and employee loyalty, which is never a bad thing. The bonus? You don’t even need to be certified in anything – just contact Tree Time and our team will get to work.

Increased Property Value and Curb Appeal

It’s always nice to learn that a company’s efforts to improve the environmental management of their commercial grounds are also solutions that have an impact above and beyond the immediate environmental ones. A well-landscaped commercial property with healthy, thriving trees creates an environment that draws in customers and clients. Studies show that businesses with green spaces are perceived more positively, increasing foot traffic and potentially boosting property values. 

Environmental Solutions Begin with One Phone Call

With all of these benefits, adding tree services and tree management services to your commercial property should be an automatic yes. The environmental solutions offered by nature are the very best kind, benefiting the earth, wildlife, and humans alike. The Tree Time team is always working to learn more about environmental best practices and is ready to help you implement all the ideal solutions for you.
Let’s work together to create a plan to expand your tree centered commercial outdoor space. Our services include tree analysis by arborists to determine if the existing tree varieties are just right for your space, if any need pruning, trimming, removal, or if any stumps need to be ground. You can learn about the best new tree varieties to add. We’re dedicated to creating the environmental solutions that work for your grounds and your budget.
So in addition to getting your commercial buildings certified for various green initiatives, don’t forget about the outdoors! Tree Time is here to make your environmental management solutions simple, beautiful, and effective.