the power of trees

Climate change is the biggest challenge facing the health of our planet. And while it will take many solutions working together to make a difference, trees are a proven, natural way that can be implemented quickly to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere today.

Through the process of photosynthesis, forests offset 10 to 20 percent of the country’s greenhouse gas emissions each year.

"More recently the industry is moving towards planting adopted trees that are native to warmer climates but are hardy enough to handle colder climates. In Denton we've added Mexican Sycamore and Monterey Oak, aka Mexican White Oak, to our mix to increase species diversity."

Haywood Morgan, City of Denton Urban Forester.

As trees grow, they help stop climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the air, storing carbon in the trees and soil, and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere. So whether you plant trees around your home and property or in the community, they will help fight climate change. The added benefit, according to the U.S. Forest Service Center for Urban Forest Research, just three trees, properly placed around a house, can save up to 30% of energy use.

If you're ready to use trees to help us create a more clean and connected community, visit www.kdb.org.