The short answer is no. Not at present, and not likely any time in the near future. The reason is mostly because of practical challenges due to the scale of a yard.
Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for …
What is a carbon credit?
A carbon credit can be considered simply as a payment for a service. The service being provided is a reduction of the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The credit is offered as an incentive to spur actions that …
What is a life cycle assessment (LCA)?
Life cycle assessment is the accounting of resource inputs, outputs, and net gain or loss over the lifetime of a product. It’s just like accounting for a financial budget, but instead of money, it considers resources, which may or may …
How can I minimize the energy cost of my tree planting and maintenance?
“Energy cost” refers to the amount of energy consumed to do something. One example might be the cost of fuel it takes to transport your planting stock from point A to point B. Another example might be the amount of …
What factors are involved with estimating the net carbon balance of my urban tree?
Estimating a net carbon balance involves the accounting of carbon accumulations and losses. The carbon balance of urban trees includes many factors, many of which are difficult to estimate. The net balance is positive when your tree stores more carbon …
Can wood for heating be a clean fuel?
To determine if wood is a clean fuel, we must define what clean means. A ‘dirty’ fuel might include those that produce particulate matter; emit impurities contributing to acid rain or other environmental concerns; are non-renewable resources; and cause lasting …
Does my windbreak need to be composed of conifers or can I use deciduous trees?
Effective windbreaks can be planted with either conifers, deciduous trees, or a mix of both. Conifer plantings do need not be as dense as plantings of deciduous trees and shrubs for the same effectiveness. Deciduous plantings should mimic a small …
How do trees "heal" after they have been wounded?
Trees and woody plants don’t heal. A healed wound has had the tissue repaired or replaced, which would be evidenced by a scab or scar on skin. Trees are not capable of replacing or repairing damaged tissue, but instead, they …
Should I fertilize my trees?
Fertilization can often benefit trees, but not always. Fertilizers should only be applied following a soil test to determine which, if any, nutrients are lacking. The soil test, along with ANSI A300 (Part 2), will provide you with the …
What is an urban heat island?
Cities are often referred to as urban heat islands. This is due to the lack of vegetation in city centers when compared to suburban, exurban and rural areas.
Buildings, asphalt, and concrete absorb solar energy, resulting in the emission of …