1 Million Trees Infographic PDF

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With that kind of moneY you could set up 8571 wells in Africa
providing clean water to nearly 17 million people
1. On average, one tree produces nearly 260 pounds of oxygen each year. Source: http://dars.tamu.edu/dars/files/18/18f54ce5-e5bb-4322-8ec6-b45f064b3dd4.pdf
2. Source: https://www.americanforests.org/discover-forests/tree-facts/ 3. The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air
conditioners operating 20 hours a day. Source: https://www.americanforests.org/discover-forests/tree-facts/ 4. 400 poplars planted per acre. Source: van Oosten,
Cees (2009). SilviConsult study. Woody Crops Technology Inc. 5. A tree can absorb as much as 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year. Source:
https://www.americanforests.org/discover-forests/tree-facts/ 6. Two mature trees can provide enough oxygen for a family of four. Source:
http://www.americanforests.org/discover-forests/tree-facts/ 7. Source: http://www.wisconsincountyforests.com/education/faq/ 8. Based on an average height of
40 ft. 9. Source based on: http://www.topgear.com.ph/features/lifestyle/human-interest/how-many-trees-do-you-need-to-plant-to-offset-your-car-s-annual-co2-emission
10. Approximately 40,000 leaves from a maple tree per year. Source: http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/12/how-many-leaves-are-on-this-tree/ 11.
http://waterwellsforafrica.org/whats-the-cost/ and http://www.houselogic.com/home-advice/plants-trees/plant-trees-save-energy-grow-value/
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