Tree cover can be a bad thing for houses, though. Besides the obvious of branches falling, my friend just bought a new house where there are major repairs that need to be done because of the trees planted around it.
Some of the trees are big enough for the roots to cause damage to the concrete in the walkway, garage, and foundation. The biggest issue, though, is the rot on the roof. Too many trees means not enough sunlight on the roof means moisture builds up and rots. Houses need sunlight, and when you pack houses in on 1/4 acre lots with no yard space to speak of then pile trees around, you end up with major damages when the trees grow.
My argument is more for less-dense neighborhoods (or replace individual houses with shared housing like condos or apartments) than it is for not planting trees. Residential neighborhoods and subdivisions are not ideal conditions for the environment, no matter how many trees you plant.
Some of the trees are big enough for the roots to cause damage to the concrete in the walkway, garage, and foundation. The biggest issue, though, is the rot on the roof. Too many trees means not enough sunlight on the roof means moisture builds up and rots. Houses need sunlight, and when you pack houses in on 1/4 acre lots with no yard space to speak of then pile trees around, you end up with major damages when the trees grow.
My argument is more for less-dense neighborhoods (or replace individual houses with shared housing like condos or apartments) than it is for not planting trees. Residential neighborhoods and subdivisions are not ideal conditions for the environment, no matter how many trees you plant.