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Arbor Day is an annual observance that celebrates the role of trees in our lives and promotes tree planting and care. As a formal holiday, it was first observed in 1872, in Nebraska.\u00a0When J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day back in 1872, his idea was simple\u2014set aside a special day for tree planting. And today, that idea is more important than ever.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach generation takes the earth as trustees. We ought to bequeath to posterity as many forests and orchards as we have exhausted and consumed.\u201d
\n– J. Sterling Morton, Founder of Arbor Day<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Planting a tree is much more than merely digging a hole. Be sure to select a good planting site, select the right tree and follow planting instructions for the type of tree you are planting.<\/p>\n

If you are considering planting a tree be sure to check out the “Tree Owners Manual”. This US Forest Service publication highlights proper tree care from installation to maintenance, with many easily understood images and text.\u00a0Click Here<\/a> to download a copy of the Tree Owner\u2019s Manual for the Northeastern and Midwestern United States.\u00a0For a wider audience, the Tree Owner’s Manual\u2014National Edition<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Trees provide many benefits to people and the communities they live in.<\/p>\n

The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.
\n–\u00a0U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/cite><\/p>\n

Trees can boost the market value of your home by an average of 6 or 7 percent.
\n–\u00a0Dr. Lowell Ponte<\/cite><\/p>\n

Landscaping, especially with trees, can increase property values as much as 20 percent.
\n–\u00a0Management Information Services\/ICMA
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One acre of forest absorbs six tons of carbon dioxide and puts out four tons of oxygen. This is enough to meet the annual needs of 18 people.
\n–\u00a0U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/cite><\/p>\n

There are about 60\u2013200 million spaces along our city streets where trees could be planted. This translates to the potential to absorb 33 million more tons of CO2 every year and saving $4 billion in energy costs.
\n– National Wildlife Federation<\/cite><\/p>\n

Trees properly placed around buildings can reduce air conditioning needs by 30 percent and can save 20\u201350 percent in energy used for heating.
\n– USDA Forest Service<\/cite><\/p>\n

Healthy, mature trees add an average of 10 percent to a property’s value.
\n– USDA Forest Service<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

When Is Arbor Day?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For many years, Arbor Day was celebrated on April 22, J. Sterling Morton\u2019s birthday. Today, National Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April. All fifty states, Puerto Rico, and some U.S. territories have passed legislation adopting Arbor Day, which is celebrated on a date appropriate for tree planting in their region. Visit arborday.org<\/a> to learn when Arbor Day is celebrated in your state.<\/p>\n

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For additional information and ideas about stewardship, conservation and trees, consider visiting these sites:<\/p>\n