SIUSLAW NEWS | WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 2021 | 5A 6 Ways Trees Help the Environment 1. Better Air Quality Trees absorb pollutants through their leaves, fi lter contaminants in the air and produce oxygen through photosynthesis. 2. Reduced Flooding and Erosion Tree canopies fi lter precipitation, while tree roots help hold soil in place, tempering the effects of storms and reducing runoff into sewers and waterways. 3. Cooler Climate Evaporation of water from trees produces a cooling effect on temperatures. 4. Energy Conservation Strategically placed trees can block sun and wind, reducing home cooling and heating costs. 5. Habitat Creation Trees provide food and shelter for birds and other small animals, and support wildlife and other plants for a healthier ecosystem. 6. Less Noise Pollution A swath of trees 100 feet wide and 50 feet tall can reduce highway noise by up to 10 decibels, cutting sound volume in half. $1 Plants One Tree #TeamTrees 20 million trees planted in less than two months! …and Help You! Research demonstrates that exposure to trees has a relaxing effect on people, reducing stress and promoting feelings of well-being. In October 2019, more than 600 infl uencers led by YouTube stunt philanthropist Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation to successfully raise $20 million to plant 20 million trees by 2020. Tesla CEO Elon Musk donated $1 million worth of trees to the campaign! The project continues today at teamtrees. org, where you can still plant a tree for $1. You can also donate directly to the Arbor Day Foundation at timefortrees.org to support their goal of planting 100 million trees in forests and communities around the world by 2022, the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day. Source: National Wildlife Federation These messages brought to you by: PEACE OF MIND HOUSE SITTER 15 years of experience • Serving Oregon’sCentral Coast Taunia Green - 707-272-2414 tauniag6@gmail.com Animal Care • Plant Care • House Care Liz Matthews 541-991-4400 85208 Hwy. 101 Florence, OR 97439 WE HAVE ALL YOUR MOVING SUPPLIES Locally Owned and Operated Florence, Oregon 97439 541-514-4991 Cross Road Corner of 10th & Maple St. 541-997-3533 florencecrossroadeg.org office@florencecrossroadeg.org 541-997-4027 1-800-622-8993 Visit our Website: www.swansonspm.com