A Great Return On Investment

Trees are an easy way to increase a neighborhood's economic value and psychological well-being. Trees increase the property and resale value up to 15 percent higher than properties without trees. In addition to economic benefits, trees have a positive psychological effect. Views of nature reduce the stress response of both body and mind, reducing aggression and increasing calm. People with views of nature from their work environment are less frustrated, more patient, have greater enthusiasm for their job, better health, and overall a higher life satisfaction. Hospital patients with a view of trees need less medication and have faster recovery times following surgery. Children who have access to green space consistently perform better in school. Exposure to nature has been shown to reduce the effects of Attention Deficit Disorder.

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Can Nature Make People Nice?

A new study argues that paying attention to the natural world can cause people to feel better and behave better. Viewing nature has health and social benefits. 370 test subjects exposed to natural environments valued community and close relationships and were more generous.

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