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Did you Know .... Tree FAQs:

"Over the course of 50 years, a single tree can generate $31,250 of oxygen, provide $62,000 worth of air pollution control, recycle $37,500 worth of water, and control $31,500 worth of soil erosion. "

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”Anonymous

"One tree can absorb more than a ton of carbon over its lifetime."
Via:  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Trees reduce storm water runoff and erosion, and they remove harmful chemicals from the soil to prevent them from running into streams and rivers.
Via:  USDA Forest Service

For details on trees for your local clime .... Link 

Via:  National Arbor Day Foundation    Link

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What is the impact of planting trees?  Quite a lot. Consider ...

"One tree can absorb more than a ton of carbon over its lifetime."
Via:   U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  

"Trees reduce storm water runoff and erosion, and they remove harmful chemicals from the soil to prevent them from running into streams and rivers."
Via:    USDA Forest Service   

Impact of Planting Trees

Soil:  "Over the course of 50 years, a single tree can control $31,500 of soil erosion"

Air Pollution:  "Once acre of trees removes up to 2.6 tons of Carbon Dioxide each year"

Water:  "Trees improve water quality by slowing and filtering rain water as well as protecting aquifers and watersheds"

Oxygen: "Two mature trees can provide enough oxygen for a family of four.  One tree produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen a year"

Be part of the Solution ....   Buy Trees online    Link

Via:  National Arbor Day Foundation    Link

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car celebrates its 50th Anniversary in February 2007.

As part of their 50th Anniversary celebration they have partnered with the National Arbor Day Foundation to plant 50 Million trees in our National Forests.

"Enterprise has formed a partnership with the Foundation to plant 50 million trees over the next 50 years – a gift, in total, of more than 50 million dollars."

"In an outstanding example of a public-private partnership, The National Arbor Day Foundation will work with the U.S. Forest Service to plant these trees – one million of them each year – in National Forests located in the United States, Canada, and Europe to restore areas damaged by fires, storms, and disease, as well as to help expand and preserve habitats for endangered species."

What Does Planting Trees do for the Environment?  "The 1 million trees planted this year by Enterprise Rent-A-Car, when they reach maturity, will absorb 15,000 tons of CO₂ and produce 10,000 tons of oxygen per year – enough to meet the needs of 45,000 people."

>> For more information on the National Arbor Day Foundation   Link

Via:  Enterprise Rent-A-Car   Link 

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PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA, June 21, 2006 – “Plant a Tree. Clean the Air. Cool the Globe.” That’s the idea behind IKEA’s and American Forests’ national initiative to plant hundreds of thousands of trees nationwide. Starting June 21, 2006, IKEA stores will be asking customers to donate $1 to plant one tree. IKEA will also match donations for the first 100,000 trees planted."

“A passionate commitment to the environment is central to the IKEA philosophy. Our quality of life depends on the quality of the environment, and IKEA is dedicated to keeping the environment healthy and green. If one dollar plants one tree, imagine what thousands will do. It’s a chance for shoppers to help reduce CO2 pollution and renew America’s forests. It’s a great opportunity to act globally by giving locally.” said Pernille Lopez, president, IKEA North America."

"IKEA uses resources and raw materials efficiently, which means reducing waste, saving energy, and taking wood from well-managed forests. IKEA believes doing good business - while being a good company - is not only possible, it’s a must!"

Via:  Ikea  Link 

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AT&T recognized for contributions to the earth through paperless invoice program.  ...

 ...   "The National Arbor Day Foundation will present AT&T Inc. with the Foundation's 2006 Promise to the Earth Award in April in recognition of an ongoing AT&T campaign encouraging residential and small-business customers to receive electronic statements and opt out of receiving paper bills through its AT&T eBill service.  Through March 31, 2006, AT&T has pledged a $1 contribution to The National Arbor Day Foundation for each new AT&T eBill activation and cancellation of AT&T paper bill by a residential or small-business customer, with donations earmarked to support the Foundation's tree-planting and education initiatives across the country. Customers in the traditional 13-state AT&T local territory are eligible.  Since the program's introduction in July 2005, monthly enrollments in AT&T eBill have increased by 54 percent. Annually, more than 36,000 trees are saved through the use of AT&T online services."   ...

Paperless Invoice Earth Award: AT&T: Via AT&T: The National Arbor Day Foundation awards AT&T for campaign that encourages customers to go paperless ...

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