KNOW ABOUT TREES

Well-maintained trees and shrubs can increase property value by up to 14%.

• One tree can absorb as much carbon in a year as a car produces while driving 26,000 miles.

• A mature tree removes almost 70 times more pollution than a newly planted tree.

• The shade and wind buffering provided by trees reduces annual heating and cooling costs by 120 billion rupeess.

• Each average-sized tree provides an estimated Rs.500 savings in annual environmental benefits, including energy conservation and reduced pollution.

• A single tree produces approximately 260 pounds of oxygen per year. That means two mature trees can supply enough oxygen annually to support a family of four!

• Trees properly placed around buildings can reduce air conditioning needs by 30%

• A healthy tree can have a value of up to Rs.6,00,000.

• Water originating in our national forests provide drinking water for over 3400 communities, and approximately 60 million individuals.

• Over the course its life, a single tree can absorb one ton of carbon dioxide.

• It is estimated that millions of trees are accidentally planted by squirrels who bury nuts and then forget where they hid them