Humans have an innate love for trees. We love them for their beauty. Their structural nature—upright, spreading, weeping, columnar, contorted. Their colors—flowering, fruit-bearing, the changing of leaf color, the varieties of bark. We love them because of the way they make us feel. In fact, studies have shown that surgical patients recover more quickly when their windows provide a view of trees. We love trees for the shade they give us. Trees actually alter their environment, improving air quality, harboring wildlife and moderating the climate. Perhaps the most poignant reminder of our lasting relationship with trees is how often trees are planted in memory of a loved one or to mark a significant event. Little wonder tree preservation gets our attention.
Tree Preservation: The Killers
The Houston area is filled with a fascinating variety of trees, from the mighty oaks and pines to the miniature ornamentals. Their chances for survival are much greater with some preservation and conservation efforts. This is offer the first part of a large scale landscape project.
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