Houston Drought Conditions on Channel 2

Check our our Director, Barry Ward, discussing the drought conditions in Houston on Channel 2 News. http://www.click2houston.com/news/28394651/detail.html

The Great Drought..check out Trees For Houston in Culture Map

http://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetail/06-28-11-the-great-drought-puts-houston-trees-in-serious-peril-triggers-a-water-campaign/

See Green, Spend Green

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service and the Pacific Southwest Research Station....

THE VALUE OF A TREE IN THE SOUTH REGION EQUALS

$4,240**

Studies show interesting correlation between commercial property, retail stores and landscapes including trees.

(in tree-lined commercial districts, shoppers reported...):

Recent research reveals that many business owners regard the urban forest as an “outdoor extension of a business’ customer service commitment” and sends a “message of care,” improving the retailer’s or company’s overall image. 

Better Business

• More frequent shopping
• Longer shopping trips
• Willingness to pay more for parking
• Willingness to spend 12% more for goods
• Consumer product testing in shopping areas with large numbers of shade trees were rated 30 percent higher than identical products rated in shopping areas that were barren of trees
• Increased retail business districts attract new businesses to these districts, which helps to attract more convention business to a region.
• Office and industrial areas within green, wooded settings are in high demand by employers because employee life enhancement studies show that shady areas to eat and walk during lunch and breaks translates into more stress-free, productive employees. Workers without a view of nature from their desks reported 23% more instances of illnesses than those with a view of greenery.

Increased business value: Trees enhance community economic stability by attracting businesses and tourists

**A large tree in the south will provide $4,240 in environmental and other benefits over its lifetime
Resources
http://www.gfc.state.ga.us/communityforests/TreeBenefits.cfm
Arbor Day Foundation-Tree City USA Bulletin
Western Arborist

Esplanade Clean-up and Maintenance

Maintenance along Blalock road near Kempwood. Mulched and pulled weeds this morning with the wonderful National Charity League. After all our hard work throughout the morning, we were rewarded with a cooling rain shower. A job well done!

Sustained Precipitation

If you haven't had a chance to take a peak outside, or you were distracted on your way to work...it has been raining all day long! The trees are wiggling out of their roots with joy! But we only recieved 2.0" in the last 24hrs.
http://www.harriscountyfws.org/ (Harris County Rainfall Index)

Remember we need sustained precipitation to recover from the damage the drought has caused. Please do not stop watering daily because of this rain.

How Severe is this Drought?

Click below to listen to Trees For Houston Executive Director, Barry Ward, and Board Member, John Cutler, discuss how the community needs to take action to save trees.

http://houstonpublicradio.org/articles/1307661433-A-Little-Water-Goes-a-Long-Way.html

Help our Thirsty Trees! Check out this article...

Trees For Houston Drought Article in Houston Chronicle

Tree Talk

Stay tuned for tree facts, tips, tactics and tidbits relating to the Greater Houston area and the trees within!

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