This Arbor Day, celebrate spring by honoring the trees and
beautiful landscapes that surround us. But, don’t forget to apply sunscreen
before stepping outside.
Trees, one of nature’s most wonderful gifts, clean the air,
increase property values and support wildlife. They also provide shade that keeps
people and homes cool and minimizes the harmful effects of UV rays on skin.
That’s right — trees actually act as nature’s sunscreen.
According to The
American Cancer Society (ACS), trees are equally
important as hats and sunglasses when it comes to providing protection from
strong and dangerous UV rays. In fact, the ACS and The Shade Foundation agree shade from
trees provides both an effective and aesthetically appealing defense against
the sun.
And with skin cancer on the rise, it’s important to learn
how to keep trees healthy, so they can keep us healthy, too. Arborists at The Davey Tree ExpertCompany offer advice on on how to give trees a check-up.
