10. Your Tree
Though most trees aren’t Great Trees, all trees are certainly great. They provide oxygen, absorb pollutants, and cool the air. They provide food, mark seasons, and their presence has even been shown to reduce violence. At the end of your tour of Central Park’s Great Trees, take some time and find another tree you’re drawn to. Perhaps you notice its height, the color of its leaves, or something distinctive about its bark. What makes it a Great Tree to you?
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