How Trees Can Save EnergyTree City USA Bulletin #21—Sources for More InformationNo pun intended, but today energy and energy conservation are hot topics. For additional information, research these topics via your favorite search engine. Suggested Links
greenbuilder.com — This site will lead you to builders who specialize in the science and art of “green building” and building for sustainability. You will also find guidelines on shading, windbreaks, reflective materials and more. energy.gov will take you to the site of the U.S. Department of Energy. From here there are sites for consumers, educators, employers and others with an interest in energy conservation. epa.gov/hiri/strategies/vegetation.html is the Environmental Protection Agency’s site that focuses on trees and vegetation. There is a lot of valuable information here. For an excellent explanation about global warming and how trees help in the fight against it, please visit arborday.org/globalwarming. Books and LeafletsMany home landscaping books contain information about how to use trees and vegetation for energy conservation. Remember, when you purchase books at amazon.com, if you go through Arbor Day Online Books, a portion of each sale is donated to tree planting and other Arbor Day Foundation programs. There is also a suggested list of landscaping books. A leaflet that addresses the winter aspects of trees and energy savings is: Cutting Energy Costs with Trees — Living Snow Fences and Snow Management
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517 E. 19th St.
Cheyenne,
WY
82001
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