What are the environmental effects of planting fruit trees ?

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Trees have many economic, environmental and social benefits. They improve our lives and the places we live. Here are some reasons to plant and care for trees:

Environmental Benefits
Through photosynthesis, trees absorb carbon dioxide and emit oxygen. The average tree can clean up to 330 pounds of carbon dioxide annually while emitting enough oxygen for a whole family.
Trees reduce the need for heating and cooling, thus decreasing the need for more power plants in the future.
During a storm, the canopy and root systems of trees act as a both a sponge and a filter, cleaning the water as it seeps into the water table and reducing storm water runoff.
Forested areas are far less prone to flooding and soil erosion.
Trees provide a habitat and refuge for urban wildlife, as well as wildlife that may have otherwise been displaced by development.
All of the above benefits are important factors in reversing the effects of major environmental crises such as global warming, species loss, and drought.