Arbor Day
April 24, 2009
2009 Arbor Day Contest Winner - Geneva M. from Oklahoma
Today we observe Arbor Day to encourage tree planting and care. They are likely local celebrations you can attend or host your own personal Arbor Day by planting a tree in your yard. Why?
“The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.”-U.S. Department of Agriculture
“Landscaping can reduce air conditioning costs by up to 50 percent, by shading the windows and walls of a home.” – American Public Power Association
“If you plant a tree today on the west side of your home, in 5 years your energy bills should be 3% less. In 15 years the savings will be nearly 12%.” -Dr. E. Greg McPherson, Center for Urban Forest Research
“One acre of forest absorbs six tons of carbon dioxide and puts out four tons of oxygen. This is enough to meet the annual needs of 18 people.”-U.S. Department of Agriculture
“There are about 60-to 200- million spaces along our city streets where trees could be planted. This translates to the potential to absorb 33 million more tons of CO2 every year, and saving $4 billion in energy costs.”-National Wildlife Federation
“Trees properly placed around buildings can reduce air conditioning needs by 30 percent and can save 20 – 50 percent in energy used for heating.”-USDA Forest Service
“Each generation takes the earth as trustees.” – J. Sterling Morton
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