Interesting Facts About Trees

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• Trees renew our air supply by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen.

• The amount of oxygen produced by an acre of trees per year equals the amount consumed by 18 people annually.

• One tree produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen each year.

• One acre of trees removes up to 2.6 tons of carbon dioxide each year.

• Shade trees can make buildings up to 20 degrees cooler in the summer.

• Trees lower air temperature by evaporating water in their leaves.

• Tree roots stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

• Trees improve water quality by slowing and filtering rain water, as well as protecting aquifers and watersheds.

• Trees keep our air supply fresh by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen.

• In one year, an acre of trees can absorb as much carbon as is produced by a car driven up to 8700 miles.

• Trees provide shade and shelter, reducing yearly heating and cooling costs by 2.1 billion dollars.

• Trees lower air temperature by evaporating water in their leaves.

• The average tree in metropolitan area survives only about 8 years!

• A tree does not reach its most productive stage of carbon storage for about 10 years.

• Trees cut down noise pollution by acting as sound barriers.

• Trees provide protection from downward fall of rain, sleet, and hail as well as reduce storm run-off and the possibility of flooding,

• Trees provide food and shelter for wildlife.

• Trees located along streets act as a glare and reflection control.

• The death of one 70-year old tree would return over three tons of carbon to the atmosphere.