Nature benefits
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Dive into the transformative benefits of nature and trees—shaping a healthier, happier world for us all.
Dive into the transformative benefits of nature and trees—shaping a healthier, happier world for us all.
Trees can help boost your immune system through a chemical they release into the air, phytoncides, that increases white blood cells in the bloodstream.
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Trees and forests slow and capture stormwater runoff, allowing any harmful pollutants that come off the pavement to settle.
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Cities spend millions annually on erosion control. Trees and their roots hold the soil alongside riverbanks, helping reduce erosion.
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Residents in communities with more trees know their neighbors better, socialize more often, and have a stronger sense of community.
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Trees and forest absorb carbon dioxide and other greenhouse emissions that make the air cleaner and healthier to breathe.
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Communities and streets with good tree cover attract more people and business, and increase retail spending by 5-20%.
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Studies show that mature trees and tree cover can increase private property values by up to 15%.
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Nature and trees provide beautiful greenspaces that promote walking, exercise, and other forms of physical activity beneficial to our personal health.
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Scientists have learned that urban trees can reduce winds by half, keeping people and buildings warmer from cold winter gusts.
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A medium-sized tree can intercept around 2,380 gallons of rainfall per year and reduce stormwater runoff.
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Walking among trees lowers people’s blood pressure, stress, and anxiety while increasing a feeling of relaxation.
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Studies show that trees can reduce air and surface temperatures by 10°F through shade and evapotranspiration.
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Studies show that trees help reduce violence. A 10% increase in tree canopy was associated with a roughly 12% decrease in crime.
Source ↠Cities spend millions annually on erosion control. Trees and their roots hold the soil alongside riverbanks, helping reduce erosion.
Source ↠Communities and streets with good tree cover attract more people and business, and increase retail spending by 5-20%.
Source ↠Studies show that mature trees and tree cover can increase private property values by up to 15%.
Source ↠Trees and forests slow and capture stormwater runoff, allowing any harmful pollutants that come off the pavement to settle.
Source ↠Trees and forest absorb carbon dioxide and other greenhouse emissions that make the air cleaner and healthier to breathe.
Source ↠Scientists have learned that urban trees can reduce winds by half, keeping people and buildings warmer from cold winter gusts.
Source ↠Studies show that trees can reduce air and surface temperatures by 10°F through shade and evapotranspiration.
Source ↠Trees can help boost your immune system through a chemical they release into the air, phytoncides, that increases white blood cells in the bloodstream.
Source ↠Nature and trees provide beautiful greenspaces that promote walking, exercise, and other forms of physical activity beneficial to our personal health.
Source ↠Walking among trees lowers people’s blood pressure, stress, and anxiety while increasing a feeling of relaxation.
Source ↠Residents in communities with more trees know their neighbors better, socialize more often, and have a stronger sense of community.
Source ↠A medium-sized tree can intercept around 2,380 gallons of rainfall per year and reduce stormwater runoff.
Source ↠Studies show that trees help reduce violence. A 10% increase in tree canopy was associated with a roughly 12% decrease in crime.
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