Seattle is ahead of many cities in recognizing the value of trees. These are listed on colorful well designed sleeveswith the messaging “Plant a Tree Today!” on oneside and “Trees are the answer” on the other.
Some of the benefits of planting trees then follow.
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Invest in your home. Trees planted today will pay handsome dividends for future generations. Planting trees around your home will provide decades of enjoyment while substantially increasing its value. Homes with trees planted out front are proven to fetch higher prices in less time on the market than those without street-trees/" class="glossaryLink" data-cmtooltip="42aed8ae2ec12ec7d8e27b054ce78210" target="_blank" >street trees.
Improve air quality. Trees clean the air by absorbing harmful pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrous oxides and particulate matter that can cause asthma and other respiratory problems. Powered by sunlight, trees convert carbon dioxide into life-giving oxygen. Two mature shade trees can produce enough oxygen for a family of four.
Conserve water. Trees intercept rainfall and slow the rate of storm runoff. They reduce flooding and soilerosion and improve water quality by filtering contaminants and preventing harmful chemicals from entering streams and ground water. Heat and drought tolerant trees save water and reduce utility costs.
Enhance health. Trees contribute to healthier living by encouraging outdoor activity. Views of trees speedhealing, improve mental health, and enhance learning. Tree-rich environments reduce stress and lessen the incidence of heart and respiratory disease, skin cancer, depression, obesity and various other ailments.
