Trees make effective sound barriers:
Trees muffle urban noise almost as effectively as stone walls. Trees, planted at strategic points in a neighborhood or around your house, can abate major noises from freeways and airports.
A Tree's Importance and Environmental Benefit
By Steve Nix, About.com Guide
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