Trees

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A woody plant that has many secondary branches supported clear of the ground on a single main stem or trunk

A tree is a perennial woody plant. It is most often defined as a woody plant that has many secondary branches supported clear of the ground on a single main stem or trunk with clear apical dominance. A minimum height specification at maturity … see full wiki

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review by Clay_Miller. February 23, 2010

posted in Green Living

Plant a tree: We'll all breathe easier

There are a multitude of reasons to plant a tree. Many may be obvious, but some are not so obvious. We learned in science class that trees take away the bad carbon dioxide in the air and then release to us and every other living thing good oxygen. Hooray for the trees! We also know that trees can be beautiful and serene. However, trees can also add to the betterment of our future in many, many other ways. So, why plant a tree? trees are the home of songbirds trees shelter wildlife from their predators … more

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review by drifter51. October 27, 2009

posted in Green Living

"Of all man's works of art a cathedral is greatest. A vast and majestic tree is greater than that."

This quotation from the prominent 19th Century American clergyman and abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher certainly reflects the way I feel about trees. Did you know that trees are the oldest documented living organism? Trees add to our quality of life in a variety of important ways. First and foremost, trees help keep the air that we breathe pure. Secondly, trees are an amazing renewable natural resource that help to keep our homes warm in … more

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