Planting trees on your property can help improve the quality of the land by:

• Protecting property and livestock from the wind •

• Restoring or enhancing natural beauty •

• Reducing soil erosion and improving crop yields •

• Providing food and cover for wildlife •

• Increasing property values •

• Increasing the number and health of forests •

• Reducing water evaporation, preserving winter moisture,
and protecting and improving water quality •

• Controlling snow drifts •

• Reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide •

• Reducing heating and cooling costs. (By providing protection from sun and
wind, trees can reduce energy costs by as much as 30 percent) •

• Protecting livestock from the elements, maintaining and improving
livestock weight gain, and reducing calving losses •

• Increasing the supply of renewable resources •

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