Tree Facts
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A single large shade tree reduces air temperature under the tree 10°.
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Two mature trees produce enough oxygen for a family of four.
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Trees increase property values 5 – 20%.
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Trees increase the service life of blacktop roads by 40%.
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Trees remove cadmium, chromium, nickel, lead, airborne particulates, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide & ozone from the environment.
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Tall trees give the perception of making a street feel narrower, slowing traffic & reducing accidents.
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A Chicago study concluded that trees near apartments reduced domestic violence 11%.
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An acre of trees removes 13 tons of dust, gases & pollutants from the atmosphere every year.
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The pine tree is the oxygen factory of the south producing more oxygen than any other tree.
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Cities with few trees become heat islands.
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Trees help with flood control.
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A moderate size tree's roots absorb 400 gallons of water per day.
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Shade trees around your home reduce energy costs 30%.
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Trees along the lake shore frame your view, provide shade for sitting & improve wildlife habitat.
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Red maples, Sweet gum, Water oaks, Bald cypress are all good trees to plant near your lake.
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Trees intercept rain drops before they hit the ground. During average rains, 25% of the water never touches the ground.
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Trees along streets & sidewalks makes your walk more pleasant & encourages neighborhood social connections.
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