CONSIDERATIONS
W ildlife
S upport :
W h a t
birds ,
pollin a tors ,
or
other
wildlife
do
you
w a nt
to
a ttr a ct ?
D ifferent
trees
provide a nd shelter for v a rious species . h a bit a t , food ,
S h a de & C ooling : A l a rge deciduous tree pl a nted on the southern or western side of a home c a n signific a ntly reduce summer cooling costs . P riv a cy & S creening : N eed to block a n unw a nted view or reduce street noise ? C onsider evergreen species for ye a r - round cover a ge . F ire R esilience : I n wildfire - prone a re a s , some trees a ct a s ember screens a nd c a n be pruned to reduce fire risks . W ind P rotection : T rees c a n serve a s windbre a ks , reducing energy costs a nd soil erosion .
F in a l T hought : T he G ift of a T ree
T rees a re not just a n a esthetic choice ; they a re a long - term investment in ecologic a l he a lth , community well - being , a nd clim a te resilience . I nste a d of worrying a bout sm a ll inconveniences , focus on how your tree will enh a nce your l a ndsc a pe a nd improve the world a round you . P l a nt the best tree you c a n , a nd le a ve your little slice of e a rth better th a n you found it .
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