T r e e c i t y
by Strawberryindigo.
“A civilization flourishes when people plant trees under whose shade they will never sit.”
**Greek saying**
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The Beautiful Benefits of
Urban Trees
One mature tree produces in one season
enough oxygen for ten people
to breathe for an entire year.
The shade provided by trees cools hot city
air by cutting temperatures
up to 20 degrees.
Trees help clean the air, absorbing
monoxide, carbon dioxide,
nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide.
Trees help reduce erosion and run-off by
filtering and retaining water.
Urban trees attract consumers and tourists
in business districts.
Trees raise property values.
The presence of trees and other natural
greenery reduces stress and feelings of
hostility.
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Urban trees help foster a sense of
community.
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Trees make people happy and happy people
make for happy cities.
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