Each yard is unique in its orientation to the summer sun, winter winds and spaces available for planting trees. In some situations, your neighbor’s trees may be providing your property with shade, cooling effects or blocking cold winds. In this …
What is enviroscaping and how can it help conserve energy?
Enviroscaping is the practice of landscaping to modify the surrounding environment. The purpose behind the practice of enviroscaping can be to create a sustainable or low-impact landscape, to enhance the natural environment, and also to conserve energy.
In many parts …
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 …
How does reducing stormwater runoff save energy?
Stormwater runoff is a significantly growing source of pollution to our streams and rivers and is a large contributor to local flooding events. In urban areas, energy is required to purify drinking water, maintain or update infrastructure used to control …
Where can I use trees to conserve energy?
Buildings such as homes, schools, and businesses can all benefit from well-planned tree plantings that create shade for both buildings and outdoor use areas. It is usually recommended that trees be planted within 30 feet of a building to maximize …
How do I know/determine if energy consumption is being reduced by planting trees in my municipality?
Energy consumption is reduced by tree shade and evapotranspiration, lowering temperatures of the air and surfaces. Additionally, trees slow down winds by reducing heat loss from buildings.
You can determine if energy consumption in your municipality has been reduced …
What can I do in my community to promote energy conservation with trees?
There are many ways you can help promote energy conservation with trees in your own community. A great place to start is with your own neighborhood or homeowners association, if you have one. Seek out experts who can provide your …
If I don't have space for a large tree in my landscape, are there other ways to create shade and conserve energy with plants?
There are many ways to create shade and conserve energy in your landscape without planting a large tree. You may use large shrubbery or small trees to cast shade onto sidewalks, air conditioning units, lower portions of walls, and west-facing …
Is there a specific type of tree that is good to plant for energy conservation?
Different types of trees can help to conserve energy in different ways. Deciduous trees (trees that lose all of their leaves each fall) save energy in summer by shading houses, paved areas, and air conditioners. Small deciduous trees and …
How does urban forestry relate to carbon sequestration?
The urban forestry profession is the care and maintenance of trees within our communities.
By maintaining trees, we help to extend their lifespans. During a tree’s life, it continually takes in carbon in the form of carbon dioxide. With water …