Categories: Our Planet

10 Benefits of Trees & More

By Published On: October 16, 2013
10 Benefits of Trees & More

 

10 Benefits of Trees & More: New England Fall Leaves

 

I love the idea that trees and the value of trees can be quantified through scientific study. That trees are not only a carbon sink and vital to environmental health but also benefit human health and well being.

I also love the idea that exposure to the natural world can improve human health. The University of Washington’s Urban Greening Research explains that “exposure to nature in the form of trees, grass, and flowers can effectively reduce stress….” A 15 to 30 minute period of time in nature during a work day can improve focus and job satisfaction and decrease illness. Repeated studies conducted by the US Forest Service found that areas deforested by the emerald ash borer had increased human illness or death from cardiovascular disease and lower respiratory disease due to the loss of trees. Yet another study shows a direct relationship between crime and trees. Basically, more trees means less crime and improved all-around health.

 

10 Benefits of Trees & More: New England Fall Trees

 

Here are a few more benefits trees provide:

  • Help clean our air and water.
  • Cool streams for native fish and other species.
  • Reduce erosion.
  • Reduce energy use, especially when strategically placed.
  • Provide food.
  • Conserve water.
  • Cool city streets.
  • Provide jobs and building materials.
  • Mark the seasons.
  • Create habitat.
  • Screen or frame views.
  • Create garden focal points.
  • Bring people and nature together.
  • Inspire happiness from the inside out.

Plant a tree. Plant a garden. Shoot or pass the pistil.

What to Plant Now
Tips for Growing and Transplanting Seedlings

Listen

Grow what you love podcast
Grow what you love podcast on Spotify
Grow what you love podcast on itunes
Grow what you love podcast on Google Play
Grow what you love podcast on Stitcher
Grow what you love podcast on Tune In

Buy The Book

Buy the book

Special offers

Begin Composting Today With SubPod

Newsletter Signup

Newsletter



Yes, you can tell me about your other products and services! Privacy Policy

Archives

Disclosure

Pass The Pistil is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate programs such as Etsy, affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by advertising and linking to curated affiliate sites.

 

About the Author: Emily Murphy

I’ve learned there’s something wonderfully powerful in the simple act of growing. Here, in our gardens, we can repair ourselves and our plots of earth with our own two hands. GROW WHAT YOU LOVE and GROW NOW!

Related Articles

2 Comments

  1. Jason October 25, 2013 at 6:47 pm - Reply

    Nice post. I love that our town has lots of big old trees, though I worry about all the elms, ashes, etc. that are vulnerable to pests and diseases. The city is now trying to diversify the urban forest here so we are not so vulnerable.

    • Emily Murphy October 26, 2013 at 10:50 am - Reply

      Fab line — “diversify the urban forest” — for the reason you mention and for so many others. And what about native trees? Is this a city planning component?

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.