DiscoverThis.com » earth day http://blog.discoverthis.com Blog on Educational Toys and more Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:11:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 10 Reasons to Plant Trees http://blog.discoverthis.com/2009/10-reasons-to-plant-trees/ http://blog.discoverthis.com/2009/10-reasons-to-plant-trees/#comments Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:18:11 +0000 DiscoverThis http://blog.discoverthisinc.com/?p=12
  • Trees prevent and reduce soil erosion and water pollution
  • Trees fight climate change
  • Trees cool the streets and city
  • Trees create economic opportunities
  • Trees provide a canopy and habitat for wildlife
  • Trees can reduce utility bills by 15-50%
  • Trees provide brilliant colors and engaging landscapes
  • Trees produce oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the air
  • Trees purify water and help make waterways safe for drinking
  • Trees make effective sound barriers and windbreaks

    • These ideas from our friends at Dunecraft.  Check out out great plant kits from Dunecraft and start your own tree today!

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