The above diagram shows some fantastic numbers concerning tree benefits in one particular environment. Trees have more value than just the aesthetic and quantifying the value typically results in some fantastic discussion points and often can lead to a renewed interest in tree plantings and proper maintenance. Check out the following article excerpt from the Wildlife Habitat Council to learn more...
Last week I read a fascinating article about urban forestry, which argued that strategically reforesting a 1.5-square-mile area in Houston could help reduce ozone pollution in the city. Using weather data and computer models, researchers estimated that a freshly-grown forest could remove as much as 310 tons of ozone from the atmosphere over the course of 30 years.
This got me thinking about the various merits of urban forests. Did you know that even individual trees provide a multitude of benefits to urban areas? Continue to Full Article
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