trees benefits and uses

 TREES BENEFITS AND USES

1 TREES COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE

     Excess carbon dioxide (CO2) caused by many factors is a building up in our atmosphere and contributing to climate change. tree absorb CO2, removing and storing the carbon while releasing the oxygen back into the air. in one year, an acre of mature trees absorb the amount of CO2 produced when you drive your car 26,000 miles.

2 TREES CLEAN THE AIR

   Trees absorb odors and pollutant gases (nitrogen oxiden, ammonia sulfur dioxide and ozone) and filter particular out of the air by trapping them on their leaves and bark

3 TREES PROVIDE OXYGEN 

In one year an acre of mature trees can provide enough oxygen for 18 people 

4 TREES COOL THE STREETS AND THE CITY 

Trees cool the city by up to 10 F, by shading our homes and streets, breaking up urban ''heat island'' and releasing water vapor into the air through their leaves.

5 TREES CONSERVE ENERGY

Three trees placed strategically around a single-family home can cut summer air conditioning needs by up to 50 percent. by reducing the energy demand for cooling our houses, other pollution emissions from power plants.

6 TREES SAVE WATER 

Shade from trees slows water evaporation from thirsty lawns. most newly planted trees need only  fifteen gallons of water a week a week. as trees transpire, they increase atmospheric moisture.

7 TREES HELP PREVENT WATER POLLUTION 

Trees reduce runoff by breaking rainfall thus alowing the water to flow down the trunk and into the earth below the trees. this prevent storm water from carrying pollution to ocean. when mulched, trees act like a sponge that filter this water naturally and uses it to recharge groundwater supplies.

8 TREES HELP PREVENT SOIL EROSION

On hillsides or stream slopes, trees slow runoff and hold soil in place

9 TREES SHIELD CHILDREN FROM ULTR-VIOLET RAYS

Skin cancer is the most common from of cancer in the united states. trees reduce UV-B exposure by about 50 percent, thus provide protection to children on school campuses and playground - where children spend hours outdoors.

10 TREES PROVIDE FOOD 

An apple tree can yield up to 15-20 bushels of fruit per year and can be planted on the tiniest urban lot. aside from fruit for humans, trees provide food for birds and wildlife.

11 TREES HEAL

Studies have shown that patients with views of trees out their windows heal faster and with less complications. children with ADHD show fewer symptoms when they have access to nature. exposure to trees and nature aids concentration by reducing mental fatigue.

12 TREES REDUCE VIOLANCE 

Neighborhoods and homes that are barren have shown to have a greater incidence of violence in and out of the home than their greener counterparts. trees and landscaping help to reduce the level of fear.

13 TREES MARK THE SEASONS 

Is it winter, spring, summer or fall? look at the trees.

14 TREE CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNTTIES 

Fruit harvested from community orchards can be sold. thus providing income. small business opportunities in green waste management and landscaping arise when cities value mulching and its water-saving qualities. vocational training for youth interested in green jobs is also a great way to develop economic opportunities from trees.

15 TREES ARE TESCHERS AND PLAYMATES

Whether as hoses for children or creative and spiritual inspiration for adults, trees have provide the space for human retreat throughout the ages.

16 TREES BRING DIVERSE GROUPS OF PEOPLE TOGETHER 

Tree planting provide an opportunity for community involvement and empowerment that improves the quality of life in our neighborhoods. all culture, ages and genders have an important role to play at a tree planting or tree care event.

17  TREES ADD UNITY 

Trees as landmarks can give a neighborhood a new identity and encourage civic pride.

18 TREES PROVIDE   A CANOPY AND HABITAT FOR WILDLIFE

Sycamore and oak are among the many urban species that provide excellent urban homes for birds, bees, possums and squirrels.

19 TREES BLOCK THINGS 

Trees can mask concrete walls or parking lots, and unsightly views. they muffle sound from nearby streets and freeways, and create an eye-soothing canopy of green. trees absorb dust and wind and reduce glare

20 TREEES PROVIDE WOOD

In suburban and rural areas, trees can be selectively harvested for fuel and craft wood.

21 TREES INCREASE PROPERTY VALUES 

The beauty of a well-planted property and its surrounding street and neighborhood can raise property values by as much as 15 percent.

22 TREES INCREASE BUSINESS TRAFFIC  

Studies show that the more trees and landscaping a business district has, the more business will flow in.

a tree-lined street will also slow traffic-enough to allow the drivers to look at the store front instead of whizzing by.