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Trees Are The Key

Why Trees? The first question we might ask is “Why on earth do we need trees?” Trees are part of the earth. They are integral to the earth’s environment. They are here for a reason. Many reasons! Here are but a few of those reasons:

Photosynthesis

Trees remove carbon from the air and produce oxygen. (Perhaps the primary reason for being, meeting one of the fundamental needs of people and other living things.)

Evapotranspiration

Water is drawn up through the soil by the roots and evaporates from the leaves, cooling the surrounding air as water transforms to vapor. (One tree can transpire 11,000 gallons of water into the atmosphere per year.)

Soil Health and Stabilization

Trees significantly improve soil health by adding organic matter with falling leaves and needles, which improves soil structure and water-holding capacity while root networks break up compacted soil, increase aeration and facilitate better water penetration.

Shade and Water Purification For Salmon Spawning Creeks

Salmon require cool unpolluted rivers and creeks to spawn and protect their offspring. (It’s obviously an unintended consequence that most of our rivers and streams no longer support the renewal of our salmon population.

Local Voices, Global Impact

What is a tree worth?  Trees in urban and suburban environments offer many benefits to citizens and landowners. Although some of these benefits are intangible, like the enjoyment of a cool summer breeze and or the relaxing sound of wildlife in the landscape, all have monetary values that can be calculated.

Who lives in a tree?  A single tree can support a remarkably diverse array of living beings within its canopy and throughout its ecosystem.

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