provide a natural filter to stormwater and reduce flooding. •Trees recharge is enhanced in forested areas. •Groundwater improve air quality by absorbing carbon and producing oxygen. Trees also filter pollutants •Trees from the air. provide habitat for birds and other wildlife. •Trees Community Benefits trees make walking places safer as they safeguard pedestrians from traffic. •Urban provide screening and privacy. •Trees reduce glare and reflection. •Trees buffer sound, reducing noise pollution. •Trees Aesthetic Benefits add to the beauty and peace of our surroundings. contribute positively to our quality of life and can serve as a source of community pride. •Trees Health Benefits have shown that forested areas like parks can reduce blood pressure and benefit the •Studies overall emotional and psychological health of individuals. help create recreational areas that can be enjoyed by walkers, runners, cyclists, and more. •Trees Groups: ABDULLAH, KANY LAMOREAUX, MIRIAM ALAM, SAYERA A WINKLER, DYLAN N LEON, ALICIA NGUYEN, AMY Q WINSHIP, NICOLE H NGUYEN, ERIC RODRIGUEZ, SARA B CLAY, GRANT E NGUYEN, JUSTIN N SWANN, REBEKAH E HOWELL, ASHLYN E ROLFE, LEVI D ALQAISI, MAYSA R ADVANI, DEEYA D MILLER, IAN L CHOUDHURY, MUBARRAT M AREPHIN, ANIQA N SMITH, TUCKER M JONES, KELLY D BARNETT, MIKAYLYN M SERRANO, SOPHIA I LY, ANDREW BISTA, SHRADDHA WILSON, SHANNON D ANIS, FAYSAL IFQUAT, RAISA
•Trees provide a natural filter to stormwater and reduce flooding. •Groundwater recharge is enhanced in forested areas. •Trees improve air quality by absorbing carbon and producing oxygen. Trees also filter pollutants from the air. •Trees provide habitat for birds and other wildlife. Community Benefits •Urban trees make walking places safer as they safeguard pedestrians from traffic. •Trees provide screening and privacy. •Trees reduce glare and reflection. •Trees buffer sound, reducing noise pollution. Aesthetic Benefits add to the beauty and peace of our surroundings. •Trees contribute positively to our quality of life and can serve as a source of community pride. Health Benefits •Studies have shown that forested areas like parks can reduce blood pressure and benefit the overall emotional and psychological health of individuals. •Trees help create recreational areas that can be enjoyed by walkers, runners, cyclists, and more. Groups: ABDULLAH, KANY ALAM, SAYERA A NGUYEN, AMY Q RODRIGUEZ, SARA B SWANN, REBEKAH E ALQAISI, MAYSA R CHOUDHURY, MUBARRAT M JONES, KELLY D LY, ANDREW ANIS, FAYSAL LAMOREAUX, MIRIAM WINKLER, DYLAN N WINSHIP, NICOLE H CLAY, GRANT E HOWELL, ASHLYN E ADVANI, DEEYA D AREPHIN, ANIQA N BARNETT, MIKAYLYN M BISTA, SHRADDHA IFQUAT, RAISA LEON, ALICIA NGUYEN, ERIC NGUYEN, JUSTIN N ROLFE, LEVI D MILLER, IAN L SMITH, TUCKER M SERRANO, SOPHIA I WILSON, SHANNON D
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