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4) Providing Habitat <br />Ramsey is located in the Anoka Sand Plains glacial landscape of Minnesota. The largest <br />population group of trees in this area are oaks, There are also substantial stands of planted pines. <br />In conjunction with our riverine resources, these trees provide habitat for many species of birds, <br />animals, insects, and micro-organisms. <br /> <br /> b. Real Estate <br /> In addition to many indirect and often.intangible economic values, trees often have substantial <br /> direct monetary values. Real estate agents and home buyers assign a large percent of the value of a <br /> residence to the trees on the property. Local governments, such as the City of Ramsey, capture <br /> some of this monetary value through an increase assessed values and the tax base. The three <br />-. factors that most affect tree value are: species, condition, and location. <br /> <br /> c. Social and Historic/Psychological and Aesthetic <br />Although less empirically measurable, the emotional values of trees and forests are widely <br />recognized. The enjoyment we associate with trees is more practical than generally recognized. <br />The contentment and stress relief associated with a trees deliver substantial health benefits. Trees <br />provide important symbolic links with the past. If a living tree is associated with important events, <br />the tree takes on historical values unrelated to aesthetics or usefulness, Old trees may be regarded <br />as important simply because they have lived through eras with which we have few other <br />connections. Tree planting programs often generate community identity, cooperation, and benefits <br />similar to those reported for urban gardening, lawn care, and landscaping. <br /> <br /> <br />