Creating a Hot and Less Attractive Neighborhood=Less Desirable Place to Live

Without a Shade Tree Commission, our town's character will change due to the elimination of excellent management to ensure optimum tree cover. Trees cool our community by reducing heat generated by buildings and paved surfaces. Trees also soften harsh building lines and large expanses of pavement, making areas of place environments much more pleasant. A Commission helps to increase the aesthetics of the community. Without it, the community will become less attractive and property values could very well decrease. Southampton would become a less desirable place to live.