Trees have an Immediate Effect on Air Quality
/The days are hot, the nights are cool and the kids are returning to school!
In line with the lessons from the classroom, let's discuss the environmental benefits of our trees.
As you may recall from your own days of Science Class, trees alter our environment by using their leaves to filter the air we breathe. Trees help us by removing dust and other particles from the air. Trees improve our quality of life by providing food, cleaner air and water, regulating temperatures, supporting pollination and providing recreational, health and spiritual benefits.
This summer, much of the United States has experienced poor air quality from the Canadian Wildfires. This has left many people asking, "Have my trees or plants been affected by the poor air quality?"
The good news is that even through the thick haze of smoke, plants continue to receive enough light to photosynthesize. It has also been said that the airborne matter is also too small to clog plant stomata and hinder gas exchange.
"Trees have an immediate effect on air quality: they remove airborne particles, which are trapped by leaves due to tiny electrical charges on foliage. Particles also get stuck in minute leaf hairs. Plus, trees can neutralize harmful gases in the air."
If you have noticed any change of your trees this summer, please call us to schedule an inspection to ensure there is nothing serious going on.
Browning Tree Service employs Joshua Browning ISA certified arborist license #KY-9849A who is a proud member of Indiana Arborist Association and International Society of Arboriculture, serving the West Lafayette and Lafayette, Indiana area!
Resources:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/canadian-wildfires-under-control-what-to-know/
