Add Value To Your Madison Wisconsin Area Home While Helping the Environment
Article from HouseLogic.com Trees don’t ask for much—dirt, water, sunlight. Yet they provide a wealth of benefits: They improve the air you breathe, cut your energy bills with their shade, provide a home to wildlife, and add beauty and value to your home. But every year, 3.2 million acres of forest are cut down, according to the Nature Conservancy . Several million more acres are lost to fire, storm, and disease. That’s why planting new trees and protecting the ones we have is so important. You can do your part by Caring for the trees in your yard Supporting tree-planting activities in your community Donating to organizations, such as The Nature Conservancy, which works to preserve the world’s trees and forests, and American Forests , which offers a unique way to take action. First, use its online Climate Change Calculator to determine your carbon footprint. Then, make up for your emissions by donating to a forest restoration project. Why should you care about trees? ...