Logan City Sidewalk Project Interpretive Sign

Look Up... Trees are amazing! Here's why; 1. Natural Air Filters: Tree leaves absorb pollutants from air and water including; ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and fine particulate matter. 40 trees = 80 lbs of pollution removed annually. 2. The canopy of 1 mature tree can catch 50 to 100 gallons of water during large storms. 3. 1 acre of forest in 1 year can absorb 6 tons of carbon dioxide, emit 4 tons of oxygen (the weight of 2 elephants and enough oxygen for 18 people). 4. Tree canopies and roots act as sponges, filtering pollutants and absorbing stormwater during storms. Stormwater will soak into the ground and reduce erosion. 5. Lanscaping with trees can increase property values by 20%, reduce cooling costs by 30% and decrease heating bills by 20% to 50%. 6. The City of Logan has replaced tree root damaged sidewalks with 100% recycles plastic terrewalk panels. These panels allow water to filter through to the soil, they bend and flex with tree roots, and allow mature trees to stay in place. If tree roots raise the panels, they can be liftec, and only the offending roots cut; the panels can then be replaced

In November 2015 this interpretative sign describing the Logan City Sidewalk Project was installed at Stokes Nature Center. Check it out next time you are at Stokes.

Designed by: Brian Kartchner: dkartch4@gmail.com

Content by: Megan Dettenmaier, USU Forestry Extension Educator, Mike Kuhns, USU Forestry Extension Specialist

Thanks to our Project Sponsors: Stokes Nature Center, Logan City, Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands and Superior Sign.

Interpretive sign being installed

Interpretive sign almost set up

Interpretive sign up with creators

Interpretive sign with cabin in background

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