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Conservation International – Morgan Lynch: Without forests, life on Earth as we know it would be unthinkable.

Regular readers of this blog know that forests are home to a wealth of biodiversity, that they provide water for billions of people and regulate the climate for everyone.

But did you know that they can make you smarter? Or that — scientists think — they can drive rainfall?

In honor of International Day of Forests, Human Nature looks into some of the benefits of forests that you might not know about.

1. Trees increase property values.

Selling your house? Consider planting some trees. Continue reading here

By Erica Loop in Thinking Sustainably on Tom’s of Maine online: As a parent who understands what trees do for all of us, you probably also understand the importance of trees for kids. You’re all about the great outdoors. You have a healthy respect for Mother Nature and want your kiddos to grow up with an appreciation for her, too.

Teaching kids about trees is a step in an Earth-friendly direction. But before you start barraging the kids with scientific facts, take a look at some of the easiest (and most fun!) ways to teach your child about sustainability and on just how terrific trees are—in an entirely environmentally friendly way. Continue Reading

By Arbor Day Foundation | August 31, 2020

Two years ago this September, Hurricane Florence swept in from the Atlantic and devastated large sections of the eastern seaboard with terrifying winds up to 150 mph. Just as bad was the precipitation. South Carolina alone received more than 23 inches of rain in some places — a state record. The impacts of this storm defy description. The loss of human life was gut-wrenching. And the loss of trees and other property was salt in the wound.

It is for just such a scenario that the Community Tree Recovery™ program was created in 2012. Continue Reading

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