Tree Preservation
Tree Barricade Fact Sheet
The City of North Port, Florida, finds and determines that trees:
- Are proven producers of oxygen, a necessary element for the survival of mankind;
- Appreciably reduce the ever-increasing and environmentally dangerous carbon dioxide content of the air and play a vital role in purifying the air;
- Play an important role in the hydrologic cycle, transpiring considerable amounts of water each day, and they precipitate dust and other particulate airborne pollutants from the air;
- Play an important role in cleansing stormwater runoff which passes from the surface to groundwater;
- Stabilize the soil and play an important and effective part in soil conservation and erosion and flood control;
- Are an invaluable physical and psychological addition to making life more comfortable by providing shade and cooling air, reducing noise levels and glare, and breaking the visual monotony of development on the land;
- Provide wildlife habitat and fulfill other important ecological roles;
- Provide shade and thereby reduce energy consumption;
- Abate noise and create attractive buffering between incompatible land uses;
- Furnish a canopy to protect other vegetation from the elements;
- Are critical to the present and future health, safety and welfare of the citizens of North Port;
- Preservation of trees adds an economic benefit to the City's tax base; and
- Preservation of trees contributes to the beauty of the urban environment
Natural Resources Tree Giveaways
The City of North Port's Natural Resources Division kicked off a quarterly tree giveaway program in 2026.
Trees play a vital role in the health and sustainability of our City. They help sequester carbon from the atmosphere, improve air quality, stabilize and protect stormwater system banks and provide essential habitat for wildlife. In addition, trees offer significant physical and psychological benefits to residents and contribute to the overall health, safety and welfare of the City, both now and for future generations.
The tree‑planting initiative is intended to expand canopy coverage on private property, extending beyond areas where the City is able to plant directly. By partnering with residents, the City can increase the long‑term environmental benefits of a healthy and resilient urban forest. Accepting a tree from this event reflects your commitment to planting it in our community and supporting its growth over time.
The project is funded by the Environmental Protection Fund. The fund is supported by City mitigation fees tied to land‑clearing permits and development activity, as well as code enforcement fees for unauthorized land clearing.
Residents who received a tree can view a copy of the fact sheet online: