In one year, an acre of trees absorbs the amount of carbon dioxide you produce when you drive your car 26,000 miles. Trees conserve our precious water resources by reducing water runoff, and help to prevent soil erosion. Trees decrease your energy costs. Trees increase property values. Tree reduce noise pollution by absorbing and blocking urban noise.
Trees can be a haven of wildlife and plant diversity in the midst of the city.
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