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    August 2012 Greenspace Insider, Cambria Land Trust

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    The document discusses the benefits of the Monterey pine forest in Cambria, one of the last remaining stands of the rare native tree species. It outlines the monetary, social/recreational, ecological, and climate benefits provided by the forest, including increased property values, tourism, habitat for wildlife, carbon sequestration, and protection against some effects of climate change. It notes that an approximately 30-year-old Monterey pine tree was recently illegally cut down in the Strawberry Canyon Preserve, which was disrespectful to the forest and inhabitants.

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    The document discusses the benefits of the Monterey pine forest in Cambria, one of the last remaining stands of the rare native tree species. It outlines the monetary, social/recreational, ecological, and climate benefits provided by the forest, including increased property values, tourism, habitat for wildlife, carbon sequestration, and protection against some effects of climate change. It notes that an approximately 30-year-old Monterey pine tree was recently illegally cut down in the Strawberry Canyon Preserve, which was disrespectful to the forest and inhabitants.

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    Volume 12, Number 8

    August, 2012

    The
    Cambrians are truly lucky to live in a town forested by Monterey pines, a rare native species. We live amidst one of the last five remaining native stands of the tree. As we observe more extreme record breaking weather each year, outlining the benefits of the forest can help foster a sense of responsibility to preserve and protect it. Out forest shelters us from some of the harsh effects of climate change. Our trees and forests provide many varied services including; Monetary Benefit Increased property value Attract tourists and residents Lower heating and cooling costs Create jobs in vegetation management, landscaping, and nurseries Attract eco-tourism Give a sense of community identity Social/Recreational Benefits Connect people to the natural world Relaxing/ stress reducing atmosphere Offer a place of tranquility, healing, and a sense of well-being Ecological Benefits Decrease in air and water pollution Increase wildlife diversity Create a wetter and cooler climate by retaining water like a sponge Filters UV rays and dust Absorbs CO2 and releases oxygen Reduces noise Excellent form of storm-water management by decreasing sediment transported into streams, also filters chemicals and pollutants Help water retention and absorption thereby increasing groundwater recharge Condense fog, and help prevent erosion through healthy soil and understory Create habitat and provide food for resident and migratory species

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    Climate Benefits Control noise and dust Reduce wind speed Puts moisture in the air and create shade thus cooling air temperature Carbon sequestration The process of sequestering atmospheric carbon has received much attention as concerns about climate change escalate. Carbon sequestration refers to the process through which carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere is absorbed by trees, plants and crops through photosynthesis, and stored as carbon in biomass (tree trunks, branches, foliage and roots) and soils. Trees are extremely efficient for carbon sequestration. In order for a place to be considered a carbon sink it must sequester more carbon than it releases over a given period of time. Our Monterey pine forest is constantly seeing the growth of new trees as well as the loss of mature trees. The more regeneration of trees witnessed the more likely our forest is to be a net carbon sink.
    A Good General FAQ on Carbon Sequestration http://www.epa.gov/sequestration/faq.html EPAs current data on major emitters in USA: http:// ghgdata.epa.gov/ghgp/main.do
    In late July, a Monterey pine tree was illegally chopped down at the Strawberry Canyon Preserve. It was left partially fallen and obstructing the trail. The tree was estimated to be around thirty years old, and stood about 35 feet tall. It appeared to have been taken down with an ax. This senseless destructive act is disrespectful to the forest and all that visit or inhabit it. In New York City there are fines up to $15,000 and even jail time for killing a tree.

    Forest Benefits and the Changing Climate

    ARBORCIDE!

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