The Role of Trees in Our Environment By: Jenni Reaves July 31, 2001

Trees By: Joyce Kilmer

The Significance of Trees An archive of the past The circle of life Cultural appreciation

What does a tree mean to you?

The Importance of Trees wind barriers filtration biodiversity shade erosion control decreases noise pollution

The Living Landscape Rural Suburban Urban

How do you value trees in rural environments?

Benefits of Trees in the Rural Environment Wind protection for crops Erosion control Creates diverse plant and animal habitats Purifies the air absorbing carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide

The Rural Setting Preserving habitat - Black River Preserve - Green Swamp Preserve N.C. Farmland Preservation Program - Maryland and Pennsylvania

Cont.. Rural Setting Creek Restoration -Programs initiated by various governmental and non-profit organizations Before After

How do trees function in suburban environments?

Benefits of Trees in Suburban Environments Shade canopy Building Ecology Noise Buffers Habitat for suburban wildlife

The Suburban Portrait Sustainable development New Urbanism - Vermillion; Charlotte, N.C. - Davidson, N.C.

What are the components that make an urban tree unique to it’s environment?

Benefits of Trees in Urban Environments Tree muffle urban noise. A mature leafy tree produces as much oxygen in a season as 10 people inhale in a year. Trees help cleanse the air. Trees can be cool! Energy savers and windbreakers.

Urban Setting -revitalization -ordinances Community involvement Planning -revitalization -ordinances Community involvement

Seattle, WA Environmental Liability Environmental Amenity

Environmental Education is the Key Investigate programs in your community - Project Learning Tree - Project WILD - Adopt A Tree