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Grass,
trees and plants reduce soil erosion—a major cause of
water pollution by pesticides, fertilizers and sediment.
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One tree removes 26 pounds of carbon dioxide from the
air every year and it can produce enough oxygen for a family
of four to live on—about 13 pounds annually.
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Plants,
trees and grass fight pollution and provide storm water control
and
shelter for wildlife.
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Shrubs,
turf and trees reduce noise pollution by up to 50%.
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Proper
selection and placement of plant material can lower heating
and cooling
costs by as much as 20%.
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Trees absorb as much as 85% of the sun’s
direct heat.
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Eight
average front lawns have the cooling effect of 70 tons of air
conditioning.
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Trees
can reduce power demand by as much as 59%.
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Temperatures around grassy areas are about 25 degrees
cooler than around dead grass or concrete “heat islands.”
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One
large tree can absorb as much heat as several window air conditioners
and can lower temperatures by 10 degrees.
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Healthy
turf is a strong asset in fire prevention.
