Do Trees Really Reduce Air Pollution?
Have you ever wondered how trees help reduce dust and pollution?
Beyond providing shade and fresh air, trees are real-life heroes in combating pollution. They actively absorb pollutants, playing a crucial role in improving air quality. Let’s take a closer look at how trees contribute to a cleaner environment.
How Trees Help Reduce Air Pollution
- Absorbing pollutants such as formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, PM10, PM2.5, and other harmful substances through their leaves, roots, trunks, and natural processes like transpiration and photosynthesis.
- Reducing noise pollution by absorbing and deflecting sound from road traffic, creating a quieter and more peaceful living environment.
- Providing shade and cooling by reducing heat from road surfaces and buildings, helping to lower the surrounding temperature.
Types of Trees That Trap Dust
Dense and bushy foliage increases surface contact with dust particles, improving air quality by filtering airborne pollutants. Example: Mahogany trees.
- Hairy, rough, or textured leaves trap more dust, preventing fine particles from spreading in the air. Example: Teak trees.
- Waxy or glossy leaves can hold onto dust and wash it down to the ground when it rains, reducing atmospheric dust accumulation. Examples: Indian Oak (Sea Almond), Alexandrian Laurel.
The Forestias by MQDC has carefully grown a 12-acre forest with over 200,000 trees to best filter your air. This forest isn’t just a green space—it’s a living, breathing ecosystem that enhances air quality in special ways.
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