TAKE THE PLEDGE
TO PLANT AND CARE FOR TREES
Cooler temperatures. Cleaner air. Higher property values. Healthier residents. The benefits trees bring to urban environments are endless.
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Leaves
Leaves break the force of falling rain and reduce soil erosion. They retain 2-7 percent or more of the water produced by a short downpour, allowing it to slowly evaporate back into the atmosphere. As leaves decompose on the ground, they help build a spongy layer of topsoil that retains water and contributes to plant growth.
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Roots
Tree roots bind the soil and guard against erosion. They also take up quantities of water that would otherwise be added to runoff.
WHY IS EROSION BAD?
Our local water bodies could end up looking like this! Loose dirt gets washed into the creek/pond/stream (along with everything else on land) causing water to be mucky and lacking oxygen. Aquatic life is not able survive causing damage to the entire local ecosystem.
How can we fix this? Less development. More trees.