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You can have it ‘made in the shade’ by planting more diverse trees


August 3, 2021

When we plant the same trees over and over again, we create urban forests that are vulnerable to being wiped out by invading pests and diseases, a University of Florida researcher says. Deb Hilbert wants to avoid tree deaths. In fact, she and ... READ MORE

Category: Forests
Tags: Andrew Koeser, Deb Hilbert, Diseases, Diversity, Environmental Horticulture, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Hillsborough County, Orange County, Pests, Research, Shade, Species, Trees, Urban Canopy

Florida urban tree canopy gives oxygen, shade — saves $4 billion a year


November 12, 2020

Trees give us shade to cool off and oxygen to breathe – and they provide Florida cities with $4 billion in benefits a year, collectively, UF/IFAS researchers say. These include savings in air pollution removal, stormwater runoff and carbon ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, NATURAL RESOURCES, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Air Pollution Removal, Andrew Koeser, Carbon Sequestration, Environmental Horticulture, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, ITree Canopy Model, Savings, Shade, Stormwater Runoff, Trees, Urban Canopy

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