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Benefits of Trees
Trees contribute to many aspects of our lives and are part of the urban ecology; the blend of elements from biological ecology and human activity. Trees provide shade which helps to cool the temperature of the earth, saving money on utility bills. Trees clean the atmosphere by filtering out harmful carbon and replacing it with oxygen. Trees buffer homes and property from high winds and pelting rain. Trees help prevent erosion. Trees provide homes for small animals and birds. Trees add color, beauty and aesthetic interest to our environment. Any piece of ground can be made more interesting and pleasant by adding a tree.
Investors and developers know that people are attracted to areas with trees. Property values increase as numbers and sizes of trees increase. Shopping centers with trees attract tenants and shoppers in greater numbers than shopping centers without trees.
“The wonder is that we can see these trees and not wonder
more.
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Why are Native Trees a better choice?
Native trees are storm resistant. They thrive in our region. Natives provide a sense of
place and are an important part of the our Southern heritage. Native trees have been
designed by nature to survive Louisiana’s storm conditions by dropping their leaves
during extreme windy conditions. Their root systems are also suited to the heavy tropical
rains experienced in our region during storm season.
There is a native plant for every garden need. Choose natives for perennial color, flowering vines, shrubs, bushes and of course, trees. Native plants require less maintenance than non-native varieties.
Ask your landscape professional or local garden center for native varieties that fit your planting needs.
Learn more about tree selection at the following links
- Make Wise Tree Removal Decisions before a Hurricane
- Assessing Damage and Restoring Trees After a Hurricane
- Hire an Arborist for Residential Tree Needs
Tree Facts
Trees keep our air supply fresh by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen.
In one year, an acre of trees can absorb as much carbon as is produced by a car driven up to 8,700 miles.
Trees provide shade and shelter, reducing yearly heating and cooling costs by 2.1 billion dollars.
Trees lower air temperature by evaporating water in their leaves.
A tree does not reach its most productive stage of carbon storage for about 10 years.
Trees cut down noise pollution by acting as sound barriers.
Trees provide protection from downward fall of rain sleet and hail as well as reduce storm run-off and he possibility of flooding.
Trees provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Trees located along streets act as a glare and reflection control.
Trees are the longest living organisms on earth.
The world’s tallest tree is a coast redwood in California, measuring more than 360 feet or 110 meters
From the International Society of Arboriculture website. www.treesaregood.com
Monthly Tree Tips
See calendar, first day of the month.
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