Plant a tree NB

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Presented by Nancy Beals

and Adrienne Aluzzo


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The Problem


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The Greenhouse EffectCarbon dioxide and other gases warm the

surface of the planet naturally by trappingsolar heat in the atmosphere.

Burning fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oiland clearing forests we have dramaticallyincreased the amount of carbon dioxide in theEarths atmosphere and temperatures arerising.

Changes: Glaciers are melting, plants andanimals are being forced from their habitat,and the number of severe storms and

droughts is increasing.An Inconvenient Truth, by Al Gore


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Deforestation in the U.S.The USA has already experienced our wave

of deforestation.

Old growth forests already harvested by 1920 Alaska and areas of the west still harvested Pacific Northwest and Michigans UP heavily cut until

recently

In 70 years only of existing forest will remain

Much forest re-growth has occurred in 20th century butthese differ in structure and composition from their

predecessors.


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There Are Solutions


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Trees Fight GreenhouseEffect

Remove the carbonfrom CO2 and storeit as cellulose in thetrunk while releasingthe oxygen back intothe air

Provide shade to ourhomes and officebuildings, thusreducing airconditioning needsby up to 30%


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Benefits of Trees

Once acre of forest absorbs six tons of carbondioxide and puts out four tons of oxygen,enough to meet the annual needs of 18people.

Healthy, mature trees add an average of 10%to a propertys value.

The planting of trees means improved water

quality, resulting in less runoff and erosion.In the laboratory, visual exposure to settings

with trees has produced significant recoveryfrom stress in within 5 minutes.


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More Benefits of TreesTrees can stimulate economic development,

attracting new business and tourism.

Nationally, the 60 million street trees have an

average value of $525 per tree.There are about 60-200 million spaces along

our city streets where trees could be planted,this could mean 33 million more tons of CO2

absorbed every year and $4 billion savings inenergy costs.


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Trees

Prevents or reduces soil erosion and waterpollution.Windbreaks around homes can be shields against

wind and snow and heating costs can be reducedby as much as 30 %Trees also provide food:Nuts (walnuts, pecans, hickory),fruit (plum, peaches, apples, pears),berries for jams and jellies

maple syrupTrees give people a multitude of recreational

opportunities and provide habitat for wildlife.Trees can have other value: as commemoratives

of deceased loved ones and for passing onsomething of value to future generations.


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What Can I Do?


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Trees That Grow Well inMichiganArborvitae

Spruce

Oak

BoxwoodApple

Azaleas

BirchMagnolia

Maple

Hemlock

Poplar

Pine

Willow, WeepingJuniper

Cherry

CrabappleDogwood

Lilac


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Planting a TreeChoose at least a five to six-foot tree grown to nursery

standards.Select a site with enough room for roots and branches

to reach full size. Avoid overhead and undergroundutilities.

Prepare a planting area as deep as the root ball and

three to five times its diameter by loosening the soil.Dig a hole in the middle of the area. In heavy clay soil,plant 2-3 inches above the base of the trunk flare(where the roots meet the main stem) rather than at orbelow the original growing level. If the soil is verysandy, then plant at grade so that the soil at the top of

the root ball doesn't erode or dry out. Overall, plantthe root ball so that once some settling of the soiloccurs, the trunk FLARE is at grade level.

Use water to settle soil and remove air pockets inplanting area.

Stake the tree to flex with the wind only if tree isunable to stand up to wind.


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Planting a Tree Seedling

Plant your seedling as soon as possible - in coolerclimates, before the first frost. If first frost hasoccurred already, then plant your tree indoors andtransplant it once the chance of frost is over.

Prepare a planting area where the seedling willhave adequate space to grow into a full sized treeboth above and below the ground. (Pay specialattention to utility wires.)

Place the root collar (the place where the rootsjoin the stem) at soil level.

Settle soil with water to avoid air space.

Protect seedling from damage caused by feet,lawnmowers, pets, etc.


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Where to Plant Trees Planting trees around your home will conserve energy and lower

the cost of utility bills. Three well-placed deciduous (leaf-losing)trees on the east, south, and west sides of a home will shade itfrom summer sun and lower air conditioning costs by 10 to 50percent. In addition to saving money, conserving energy directlytranslates to less carbon dioxide produced at the power plants


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Learn MoreAmerican Forests:

http://www.americanforests.org/about_us/Arbor Day Foundation: http://www.arborday.org/index.cfmMichigan Arbor Day Tree Order Form:

http://www.globalreleaf.org/treesaleform2008.pdf

Gateway to Michigans Native Plants:http://www.macd.org/nativeplants/nphome.htmlGlobal Releaf of Michigan:

http://www.globalreleaf.com/neighborhood.htmGreening of Detroit:

http://www.greeningofdetroit.com/index2.htm

Michigan. Department of Natural Resources, Urban andCommunity Forestry:http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-30301_30505_40Michigan Arbor Day Alliance:

http://www.miarbordayalliance.org/Natural Resources Defense Council:

http://www.nrdc.org/default.aspTreeLink: http://www.treelink.org/
http://www.americanforests.org/about_us/http://www.arborday.org/index.cfmhttp://www.globalreleaf.org/treesaleform2008.pdfhttp://www.macd.org/nativeplants/nphome.htmlhttp://www.globalreleaf.com/neighborhood.htmhttp://www.greeningofdetroit.com/index2.htmhttp://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-30301_30505_40936---,00.htmlhttp://www.miarbordayalliance.org/http://www.nrdc.org/default.asphttp://www.treelink.org/http://www.treelink.org/http://www.nrdc.org/default.asphttp://www.miarbordayalliance.org/http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-30301_30505_40936---,00.htmlhttp://www.greeningofdetroit.com/index2.htmhttp://www.globalreleaf.com/neighborhood.htmhttp://www.macd.org/nativeplants/nphome.htmlhttp://www.globalreleaf.org/treesaleform2008.pdfhttp://www.arborday.org/index.cfmhttp://www.americanforests.org/about_us/


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Learn MoreDon't forget, American Forests can

plant trees for you as part of our GlobalReLeaf program. Each tree is planted inrestoration projects taking place in the U.S.and around the world.

Global ReLeaf Goal: Every dollar of yourmembership plants another tree towardthe goal of 40 million trees by 2007.

Membership: $25.00

Arbor Day is April 25th
http://www.americanforests.org/planttrees/http://www.americanforests.org/planttrees/


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