In this KXAN Austin article, Will Johnston from Davey's South Austin office talks about how oak trees bring environmental benefits to Texas' ecosystem.
Texas is home to a diverse range of oak species, and each has unique characteristics.
They provide an environmental benefit, making them “super trees.” This is because they do a good job of supporting wildlife.
Oaks have extensive canopies that are highly effective at carbon sequestration, preventing soil erosion, and absorbing pollutants in the soil. They help to clean the air by pulling ozone, carbon monoxide, fine particulate matter, and other pollutants from the air.
Another benefit of oak trees’ expansive canopies is that they provide shade, with a temperature reduction of as much as ten degrees.
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