Nils Peterson

Happy Trees

Nils Peterson September 25, 2024 September 21, 2024

Bob Ross knew the truth before scientists did: trees make people happy. In fact, grass and small landscaping plants appear to have limited or even negative impacts on mental health (1). Those ‘happy trees’ are the plants that reduce stress and increase happiness. Living where tree cover exceeds 30% decreases …

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Champion Trees

Nils Peterson May 11, 2024 May 11, 2024

Champion tree programs are not only good for the environment, they’re good for communities too. Read on to learn how using champion tree conservation programs now, can help Wake County create more sustainable and livable communities far into the future. Champion trees come in two flavors: the nation or state’s …

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