Trees

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... are the longest living organisms on earth.

... never die out of age.

... give shelter from sun and wind.

...can consume up to 100 gallond of water a day.

...Strategically planting trees and shrubs can save you up to 25 percent on your energy bills (smart landscaping).

... Trees are able to communicate and defend themselves against attacking insects.

.... lower air temperature by evaporating water in their leaves.

... improve water quality by slowing and filtering rainwater and protecting aquifers and watersheds.

...Earth now has 46 percent fewer than it did 12,000 years ago, when agriculture was in its infancy.

...can explode when their sap is frozen.

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