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Tree Resources ||
Questions & Answers |
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are some of the many reasons why we believe trees
are an important element in Fresno County's environment: |
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Why does Tree Fresno Plant Trees?
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Trees
add soothing beauty and distinction to landscapes.
They provide shapes, sizes and textures, bright-colored
flowers, fall colors, and interesting shade patterns
that have a calming effect on people. |
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Trees
create private areas in landscape and screen unwanted
views. They break the monotony of endless highways,
ditch banks, sidewalks, and lawns. |
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Trees'
roots stabilize soil, slow storm water runoff
and prevent soil erosion. |
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Trees
help keep homes more energy efficient. Deciduous
trees can screen low-angle summer sunlight and
keep a home cooler, thus reducing energy costs.
Because they shed their leaves in the winter,
they'll let the sun's heat through to warm a home's
interior. |
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Trees
increase property values by making a home more
appealing.
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They
increase an area's tax base by attracting business
and tourists this enhances the area's prosperity. |
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Trees
supply oxygen while removing CO2 from the air.
They trap and filter dust, pollen, and particulates
on their hairy leaf surfaces. |
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Trees
provide psychological well-being, reduce human
stress, provide a stronger sense and appreciation
of community, enhance resident satisfaction, and
increase worker productivity. |
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Trees
provide shade that reduces the direct effect of
the sun's rays and minimizes heat reflection and
eradiation off hard surfaces, thus causing the
buildup of urban heat islands. |
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Patients
able to observe trees experience improved recovery
and reduced hospital stays. |
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Trees
reduce noise pollution by acting as sound barriers
and diffusing noise so that it is steadier and
less noticeable. |
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Trees
can be used to direct, block or deflect strong
winds. |
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Trees
provide edible fruit and nuts for people and food
and shelter for wildlife. |
