Trees make us healthier

Trees can cool the area around them by as much as 3 degrees or more – by providing shade and transpiration from their leaves. 3 degrees does not sound much, but during a heat wave it can mean the difference between life and death.

Shade from trees can save lives and lower energy use - Drouin today.

Trees filter pollutants from the air. The leaves and bark of trees can absorb pollutants such as  nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide. They can filter particulates from the air before they enter our lungs.

Pollution-absorbing trees save our lungs

In some cities now, the public health departments are closely linked to the urban forestry departments.

The cognitive and psychological benefits of associating with natural vegetation have been suspected for some time. Recent research has actually measured health benefits associated with living in a well-treed suburb. One very large Canadian study was able to show a direct correlation between lower rates of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, obesity and more, and the increased number of public trees in a neighbourhood.

Drouin of the future?

Air quality alone in highly treed environments does not account for the measurable improvements in health benefits. Reduced stress levels are evident in populations living near trees which of course leads to improved physical health.

These life enhancing trees on private property are earmarked for removal!

Studies with children show that students exposed to more green environments within their school and their neighbourhood, have better working memories and levels of attentiveness.

Trees near schools help provide enhanced learning skills

Trees – nature’s own panacea!