Farmstead windbreaks reduce cooling and heating bills, trap snow, reduce wind and provide wildlife habitat. Tree shelters for livestock can reduce weight loss during cold winter months and provide shade for moderating heat stress in summer. Living snowfences, strategically placed, hold snow away from roads, reducing maintenance costs. Trees provide a multitude of recreation opportunities. A real swinging place.
Trees provide a multitude of recreational activities.
Trees provide habitat for a large variety of wildlife. Trees along rivers, streams and lakes reduce water temperature and prevent or reduce bank erosion and silt. Their roots provide hiding places for fish. Trees add brilliant colors to fall landscapes, and, following the dropping of leaves, provide excellent garden mulch. Research shows that trees help reduce stress in the workplace and speed hospital patients recovery.