16 U.S.C. § 1262
FINDINGS.
“Congress finds that—“(1) trees and forests provide beauty and diversity to both rural and urban landscapes;“(2) trees and forests protect the United States’s soil, water, and wetland resources by filtering runoff and preventing erosion;“(3) trees and forests provide food and cover for many species of wildlife;“(4) trees and forests provide shade, block winds, and add moisture to the air, thereby mitigating the urban ‘heat island’ effect and significantly reducing energy use;“(5) trees and forests make important contributions to the environmental, social, and economic well-being of both rural and urban areas across the United States; and“(6) stewardship of trees and forests could be significantly enhanced by encouraging, promoting, and supporting partnerships and community service projects involving individuals, youth groups, organizations, businesses and governments at all levels.