Save the Trees Project
1000
TREES GIVEAWAY
Malama
o Manoa, a non-profit community
organization, has embarked on a project called, “The 1000
Tree
Giveaway”. Following on the original precedent set in September, 2004 of the well received and
successful first 1000 Tree Giveaway project, and building on the
equally successful second 1000 Tree Giveaway event held
on April 30th, 2006, Malama is again hosting the event
in 2008. The third 1000 Tree Giveaway will be held
on Sunday, April 20, 2008 at Manoa Valley Park Pavilion. Over
a thousand trees and plants will be given away free of charge
between the hours of 8 a.m. to 12 noon. You will be given choices of
dozens of fruit, shade, and endemic trees. Arborists will be there to
answer questions and give advice on the care and planting of trees.
Why have a 1000 Tree Giveaway??? Well, here are just a few reasons:
Our urban forest is diminishing day by day. In Manoa, new construction abounds with tons of concrete--- for ohana additions, new homes, residential care facilities, added parking, space for boats and all kinds of storage. Malama o Manoa is taking a small step to increase the shade, diminish the glare, and make the island healthier.
Studies consistently show that landscaping increases the value of a property and its desirability. Mature trees enhance a property’s appearance. Planting trees, grass and shrubs will pay big dividends. It can cut energy bills and can reduce your water and electricity bills. It can keep house walls and roofs cooler while keeping the direct rays of the sun away. Trees keep the ground cooler.
Studies prove that neighborhoods with tree-shaded streets can be as much as 10 degrees cooler in the summer than nearby neighborhoods that have no shade. Shade produced by trees will save the amount of water used for watering. Another study revealed one mature tree can rid a home of heat that would have taken two central air conditioners to cool. The U.S. Dept. of Energy estimates that trees, properly placed around a home, can save as much as $250.00 in heating and cooling costs every year.
Air quality is improved. Trees help anchor soil to prevent erosion. Trees reduce runoff, saving the high costs of drainage ditches and storm drains. Noise pollution is an overlooked problem. Trees play an important role in deadening noise and absorbing unwanted sound. Studies have shown that belts of trees 100 feet wide and 45 feet long can cut highway noise in half. Trees reduce smog.
So the importance of trees to our quality of life requires not only that we protect them, as we have in passing the Exceptional Tree Law. But we must remain proactive and try to balance the destruction of so many mature trees that have grown for so long. We all have a sense that trees are a critical component of numerous ecosystems and provide habitat for songbirds, small forest animals and wildflowers.
This year, the varieties of trees and plants will include Kukui Nut (which is the State tree), monkey pod, historic hao (from Queen Kaahumanu's former Manoa property), plumeria, papaya, mango, mountain apple, milo, dwarf hao, banana, ohia, red and green ti leaf, curry, coffee, Hawaiian white hibiscus, avocado, false wiliwili and many more. Boy scouts from Troop One will be on hand again to help load trees.
We hope everyone will spread the word through the community about this upcoming event. Mark your calendars! Do something about the hot weather. You are sitting in the shade today because someone has planted a tree. Save our island. Plant a tree!
For a look at what the original event was like in September, 2004, click here for Mac users or click here for Windoze users. (warning: 6 minute movie... recommended for DSL or cable connections only)
Why have a 1000 Tree Giveaway??? Well, here are just a few reasons:
Our urban forest is diminishing day by day. In Manoa, new construction abounds with tons of concrete--- for ohana additions, new homes, residential care facilities, added parking, space for boats and all kinds of storage. Malama o Manoa is taking a small step to increase the shade, diminish the glare, and make the island healthier.
Studies consistently show that landscaping increases the value of a property and its desirability. Mature trees enhance a property’s appearance. Planting trees, grass and shrubs will pay big dividends. It can cut energy bills and can reduce your water and electricity bills. It can keep house walls and roofs cooler while keeping the direct rays of the sun away. Trees keep the ground cooler.
Studies prove that neighborhoods with tree-shaded streets can be as much as 10 degrees cooler in the summer than nearby neighborhoods that have no shade. Shade produced by trees will save the amount of water used for watering. Another study revealed one mature tree can rid a home of heat that would have taken two central air conditioners to cool. The U.S. Dept. of Energy estimates that trees, properly placed around a home, can save as much as $250.00 in heating and cooling costs every year.
Air quality is improved. Trees help anchor soil to prevent erosion. Trees reduce runoff, saving the high costs of drainage ditches and storm drains. Noise pollution is an overlooked problem. Trees play an important role in deadening noise and absorbing unwanted sound. Studies have shown that belts of trees 100 feet wide and 45 feet long can cut highway noise in half. Trees reduce smog.
So the importance of trees to our quality of life requires not only that we protect them, as we have in passing the Exceptional Tree Law. But we must remain proactive and try to balance the destruction of so many mature trees that have grown for so long. We all have a sense that trees are a critical component of numerous ecosystems and provide habitat for songbirds, small forest animals and wildflowers.
This year, the varieties of trees and plants will include Kukui Nut (which is the State tree), monkey pod, historic hao (from Queen Kaahumanu's former Manoa property), plumeria, papaya, mango, mountain apple, milo, dwarf hao, banana, ohia, red and green ti leaf, curry, coffee, Hawaiian white hibiscus, avocado, false wiliwili and many more. Boy scouts from Troop One will be on hand again to help load trees.
We hope everyone will spread the word through the community about this upcoming event. Mark your calendars! Do something about the hot weather. You are sitting in the shade today because someone has planted a tree. Save our island. Plant a tree!
For a look at what the original event was like in September, 2004, click here for Mac users or click here for Windoze users. (warning: 6 minute movie... recommended for DSL or cable connections only)