10 Reasons You Should Plant Trees
Douglas L. Airhart & Guy Zimmerman III

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Table 4-1. Ten Reasons You Should Plant Trees -- NOW!

1. Trees conserve energy in the summer, and save you money.

2. Trees help clean the air.

3. Trees bring songbirds close by.

4. Trees around your home can increase its value 15% or more.

5. Trees help clean our rivers and streams.

6. Trees make your home and neighborhood more beautiful.

7. Trees conserve energy in the winter.

8. Trees fight global warming.

9. Tree planting is FUN!

10. It's EASY!

 

National Arbor Day Foundation. 2002.Ten reasons you should plant trees . . Now! People, Vol 58 No.4, July 22, p. 36.

Purpose    Right Tree / Right Place    Selecting Trees    Transplanting Trees    Mulching & Staking    Summary Diagram     Pruning Trees    Topping Hurts!      Protecting Trees     Tree Root Myths     Pine Bark Beetles     Live Christmas Trees     Glossary     List of Figures    List of Video Vignettes    Related Links     Bibliography

 

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