A Tree's Importance and Environmental Benefit

By Steve Nix, About.com Guide

Trees become "carbon sinks":
To produce its food, a tree absorbs and locks away carbon dioxide, a global warming suspect. An urban forest is a carbon storage area that can lock up as much carbon as it produces.

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• Eight Reasons to Plant Trees | Trees Increase Property Values

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