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Trees are a major contributing factor to our sustainability<\/em>.<\/p>\n Trees are a vital part of our world, and our crucial to our survival. They provide us with the oxygen we need to breathe, shelter for wildlife, and food to eat. But, there\u2019s so much more. Here are 10 reasons why trees should be a staple in your landscaping.<\/p>\n 1. Trees increase property values.<\/strong> 2. Trees clean the air.<\/strong> 3. Trees slow water runoff.<\/strong> 4. Trees prevent soil erosion.<\/strong> 5. Trees help buffer noise pollution.<\/strong> 6. Trees cool our homes, streets, and cities.<\/strong> 7. Trees can save you money on energy costs.<\/strong> 8. Trees are beautiful.<\/strong> 9. Trees are sacred.<\/strong> 10. Medicines are derived from trees (and plants).<\/strong> Visit the following web link as part of your Arbor Day celebration:10 Extremely Beneficial Reasons to Plant A Tree In Your Yard<\/h4>\n
\nEveryone wants their home to have the highest possible property value, right? Well, landscaping with trees and plants can increase your property value\u00a0by as much as 20 percent, according to some estimates. That is a great return on investment in terms of the small amount of upkeep they require.<\/p>\n
\nA tree can absorb as much as 48 pounds of carbon dioxide each year and can sequester 1 ton of carbon dioxide by the time it reaches 40 years old. In addition, trees absorb odors and pollutant gases such as nitrogen oxides, ammonia, sulfur dioxide and ozone, and filter particulates out of the air by trapping them on their leaves and bark.<\/p>\n
\nFlash flooding can be significantly reduced by planting trees. According to About.com, a\u00a0Colorado Blue Spruce, either planted or growing wild, can intercept more than 1,000 gallons of water annually when fully grown, which helps recharge underground aquifers.<\/p>\n
\nA tree\u2019s root system binds the soil and its leaves provide a barrier to the wind and rain; thus preventing soil erosion.<\/p>\n
\nTrees that are planted at strategic points in a neighborhood or around your house can abate major noises. This is especially nice if you live near a freeway or airport.<\/p>\n
\nTrees can cool a city by up to 10\u00b0 Fahrenheit\u00a0by shading homes and streets, breaking up urban \u201cheat islands\u201d, and releasing water vapor into the air through their leaves.<\/p>\n
\nBuilding off the previous point, strategically placed trees can save homeowners up to 25 percent on energy bills by providing shade in the summer and windbreaks in the winter.<\/p>\n
\nThis is a no-brainer. Trees are stunning parts of our natural landscape. From the first buds of spring\u00a0to the colorful leaves in the fall, trees are gorgeous. They make a great decoration indoors or outdoors.<\/p>\n
\nTrees were sacred to many ancient worlds, and still hold special meaning in many cultures today. The Druids believed a number of trees to be sacred, including the Ash tree from which healing wands were made. Today, many people in Madagascar worship\u00a0them because they believe their ancestor’s spirits live in the forests.<\/p>\n
\nDid you know that\u00a0aspirin was derived from willow bark? Or that dogwood bark has been used as a substitute for quinine? While many drugs that come from plants and trees have been replaced by synthetics, there is no denying how important they are when it comes to modern medicine and research.<\/p>\n
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