Why trees in the City better the quality our lives

  • In one year, a single tree can absorb as much carbon as is produced by a car driven 42,000 kilometres.

  • Two mature trees can provide enough oxygen for a family of four. One tree produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen each year.

  • Trees improve water quality by slowing and filtering rain water as well as protecting aquifers and watersheds.

  • Trees provide protection from downward fall of rain, sleet, and hail as well as reduce storm run-off and the possibility of flooding.

  • Trees provide food and shelter for wildlife.

  • Trees help to clean the air by filtering out particles that include chemicals that cause respiratory ailments, acid rain and ozone pollution.

  • One acre of trees provides enough oxygen for 18 people.

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