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Just read that a single mature tree can absorb over 48 pounds of carbon dioxide a year
I found that stat in a city forestry report from Portland. Does anyone know if some tree types are WAY better at this than others?
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claire_ramirez225mo ago
That Portland report is a good start, but the "over 48 pounds" figure is a general average. Fast growing trees like poplars or pines can absorb a lot more, especially when they're young. The type and age of the tree makes a huge difference.
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felix_thomas732mo ago
Threw some poplars in my backyard a few years back and they've been soaking up CO2 like crazy. That fast growth really does make a difference in the early years.
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caleb_bell5mo ago
Wait, a single tree can really take in over 48 pounds a year?
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