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TSA Properties supports Arbor Week – Sept 1 – 7, 2011

By on August 16, 2011 in News

National Arbor Week (Iviki Lezihlahla) serves to promote awareness for the need to plant and maintain indigenous trees throughout South Africa, especially for the many disadvantaged communities who often live in barren areas. There are so many reasons to plant trees. To name just a few: For shade, to shelter plants and to reduce evaporation of water from soil by the sun; To create a pleasant and beautiful environment; To conserve energy; Trees help to reduce air pollution; Trees protect the soil and water; Trees can create wildlife habitats; Trees are necessary for wind reduction and control; The roots of trees help bind the soil and reduce soil erosion; To produce timber for use such as furniture, building material, poles and paper; and Any tree will make its small contribution to remove some carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produce…

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