Tree Reminder

[Quincy]

Usually as people go along with their activity basics can often be forgotten, so I decided to remind everyone of what trees can actually do for us.[LIST][*]First of all, trees use unusable gasses to us from the air and release the oxygen back to the atmosphere - a fact most of us take for granted.
[*]Also, trees increase property value. Real estate with trees can dictate up to 20% higher values than property without trees.
[*]Trees reduce noise pollution, an audible issue depending on how close you live to a highway, factory, or other noise-creating infrastructure. Branches actually absorb sound wave vibrations thus making the environment quieter.
[*]Trees also play a significant role in maintaining and improving the quality of water.[/LIST]

[Marlo]

Wow, nice one! I totally forgot how trees work. I think I will be planting a lot of nice trees this year within our community.

[SarahC]

I love trees, mainly for their shade and oxygenating properties. They are also just pretty to look at.

I didn't know they improved water quality; how do they do that?

[LoveEarth]

I didn't know and never thought that trees have the ability to reduce sound and noise. I love trees and recognize their importance, so whenever possible, I participate in a tree-planting activity. It's my way of being with nature and advocating green consciousness.

[GoOrganic]

I think many people have forgotten the importance of trees to our very existence. It was set up so people give off carbon dioxide that trees use and trees give off oxygen that we use. Upsetting that natural ecological balance can have devastating effects on our very existence.