There is much to know about taking care of trees and ensuring they are properly planted for the community to enjoy.
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Tree benefits
Trees provide many benefits to our community, including:
- Supplying the oxygen in the air we need to breathe
- Keeping our air supply fresh by absorbing carbon dioxide
- Lowering air temperature by evaporating water in their leaves
- Providing shade and shelter, reducing yearly heating and cooling costs by 2.1 billion dollars
- Stabilizing the soil and preventing erosion
- Providing food and shelter for wildlife