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Tree Planting at Cuba Hunter Park
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Anna Dooley 398-5757/616-0326 amdooley@bellsouth.net Tree Planting at Cuba Hunter Park Saturday, April 10, 2021, 9 a.m. - Rain or Shine JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 9, 2021 – Greenscape of Jacksonville, a not-for-profit organization...
Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Partners with Greenscape for Day of Recycling and Free Trees
For the first time in its 11-year history, the City of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful’s America Recycling Day event will feature both a shred activity and a tree giveaway in partnership with Greenscape of Jacksonville.
GREENSCAPE RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FROM TD BANK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contacts: Anna Dooley 398-5757/616-0326 amdooley@bellsouth.net GREENSCAPE RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD FROM TD BANK JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2020) - TD BANK has awarded GREENSCAPE OF JACKSONVILLE one of five $10,000 donations to...
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JEA Tree Program With Greenscape and JEA Arborist
JEA Arborist, Joe Anderson and Greenscape Executive Director, Anna Dooley visited third graders at St. Marks Episcopal School to educate students on the importance of trees in our community.
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Don't miss our story in the ROAM May issue of the Resident Community News', page 22!![]()
"Greenscape board members plant trees in Cuba Hunter Park"![]()
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Trees make a difference!![]()
“Here are 10 proven ways that trees make a big difference.![]()
1. Trees improve air quality.![]()
Trees are sometimes called the lungs of the Earth because they absorb pollutants through their leaves, trapping (or “sequestering”), and filtering contaminants in the air. Like all green plants, trees also produce oxygen through photosynthesis.![]()
2. Trees improve water quality, and reduce flooding and erosion.![]()
A tree’s leafy canopy catches precipitation before it reaches the ground, allowing some of it to gently drip and the rest to evaporate. Tree roots hold soil in place, reducing erosion. In these ways, trees lessen the force of storms and reduce the amount of runoff into sewers, streams, and rivers, improving water quality. One hundred mature trees can intercept about 100,000 gallons of rainfall per year.![]()
3. Trees temper climate.![]()
Trees lower air temperatures and humidity; they can also influence wind speed. Evaporation of water from trees, or transpiration, has a cooling effect. Cities develop “heat islands” because dark roofs and pavement absorb solar energy and radiate it back. Trees in parking lots have been shown to reduce asphalt temperatures by 36 degrees Fahrenheit and car interiors by up to 47 degrees Fahrenheit.![]()
4. Trees conserve energy.![]()
Three or more large trees strategically placed on sunny sides of a house shade it from the hot summer sun, reducing air-conditioning costs by as much as 30 percent. Deciduous trees are best for this use because they lose their leaves in winter, exposing the house to the warming winter sun, which lowers the energy needed to heat the house. Coniferous trees, because they retain their needles year-round, serve to reduce wind when placed on the north and northwest sides of a building, resulting in significantly lower winter heating costs.![]()
5. Trees are good for the economy.![]()
Economic analyses have found that the value of homes near trees is 9 to 15 percent higher than homes without. Research shows that shoppers linger longer along a shaded avenue than one barren of trees and are even willing to pay more for goods and services.![]()
6. Trees create habitat for plants and animals.![]()
Wherever trees are established, wildlife and other plants are sure to follow, ensuring a healthier ecosystem. Trees provide shelter and food for a variety of birds and small animals.![]()
7. Trees improve health.![]()
Research demonstrates that exposure to trees has a relaxing effect on humans, reducing stress and imparting a sense of well-being. Hospital patients with a window view of trees recover faster than those without. Children with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are better able to concentrate after time spent in outdoor green settings.![]()
8. Trees reduce crime.![]()
Data show that apartment buildings with high levels of greenery had significantly fewer crimes than those without any trees.![]()
9. Trees reduce noise pollution and can serve as screens.![]()
A belt of trees 100 feet wide and 50 feet tall can reduce highway noise by up to 10 decibels, reducing the sound volume by half. Densely planted trees can also block unsightly views.![]()
10. Trees promote community.![]()
Trees can enhance a community’s sense of pride, and ownership. Active involvement in tree planting programs leads to a stronger sense of community and the promotion of environmental responsibility and ethics. Planting programs also project a visible sign of change and provide the impetus for other community renewal and action programs.![]()
How Trees Help our Climate![]()
One tree can sequester (or take in) more than one ton of carbon dioxide in its lifetime. Planting trees and avoiding deforestation are key measures in reducing the human impact on global climate change.” By National Wildlife Federation![]()
www.nwf.org/Trees-for-Wildlife/About/Trees-Make-a-Difference ![]()
Photo credit Greenpeace Belgium
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The May meeting of the Ixia Chapter will feature Jon Johnson, Senior Forester with the Florida Forest Service. Jon will be making a presentation about the role of prescribed fire in the management of ecosystems that depend on routine fire events for the health of the habitat.![]()
This presentation will cover how timing of fires can impact the floristic diversity in various ecosystems found in North East Florida.![]()
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Today is Earth Day! Founded fifty years ago, this is the largest secular observance on our planet. It is the only day that the entire world praises and appraises our environment. We have much to celebrate and much we can devote our time and talent to improve.![]()
Greenscape focuses on trees – we plant, protect and promote trees. Why? The extent and depth of their constant work creating an environment beneficial to every living thing is unparalleled. They cool the air, soften the wind, and intercept rain. They cut utility bills and increase property values. Their beauty continues to be celebrated by artists. Human beings find solace and renewed energy by their presence and wildlife flourishes. Trees are all that and more. They are the lungs of the earth and a treasure to be nurtured. Take time today to notice our trees and join Greenscape in our mission to cherish them.