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D E C E M B E R / J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 0 | MACONMAGAZINE.COM 8 9 Green is easy on the eyes THE COLOR GREEN can soften the impact of hardscapes, concrete and metal. Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of landscape design, said, "the enjoyment of scenery employs the mind without fatigue ... and through the influence of the mind over the body, gives the effect of refreshing rest and reinvigoration." This may account for the fact that people will invest more to live in, be surrounded by and experience the awe of beautiful landscapes. According to studies conducted on the economics and public value of urban forests, appraised property values of homes that are adjacent to parks and open spaces are typically 8 percent to 20 percent higher than those of comparable properties located elsewhere. Considering all the facts, having more trees in our community wouldn't be a bad idea. Everyone benefits when we all let our inner tree-hugger come out. – EDWARD MORROW, IS A CERTIFIED ARBORIST, QUALIFIED TREE RISK ASSESSOR IN LOVING MEMORY OF K9 OFFICER SENTA Date of Birth September 21, 2007 End of Watch July 23, 2019 Cpl Lee Smith, Partner • Byron Police Department Allow us to care for your beloved companion with the dignity they deserve. We are available 24/7 by appointment. 478-741-0409 Providing loving and compassionate after care. 6324 Peake Road | Macon, GA 31210 | Follow us on Facebook D E C E M B E R / J A N U A R Y 2 0 2 0 | MACONMAGAZINE.COM 8 9 Green is easy on the eyes THE COLOR GREEN can soften the impact of hardscapes, concrete and metal. Frederick Law Olmsted, the father of landscape design, said, "the enjoyment of scenery employs the mind without fatigue ... and through the influence of the mind over the body, gives the effect of refreshing rest and reinvigoration." This may account for the fact that people will invest more to live in, be surrounded by and experience the awe of beautiful landscapes. According to studies conducted on the economics and public value of urban forests, appraised property values of homes that are adjacent to parks and open spaces are typically 8 percent to 20 percent higher than those of comparable properties located elsewhere. Considering all the facts, having more trees in our community wouldn't be a bad idea. Everyone benefits when we all let our inner tree-hugger come out. – EDWARD MORROW IS A CERTIFIED ARBORIST AND A QUALIFIED TREE RISK ASSESSOR IN LOVING MEMORY OF K9 OFFICER SENTA Date of Birth September 21, 2007 End of Watch July 23, 2019 Cpl Lee Smith, Partner • Byron Police Department Allow us to care for your beloved companion with the dignity they deserve. We are available 24/7 by appointment. 478-741-0409 Providing loving and compassionate after care. 6324 Peake Road | Macon, GA 31210 | Follow us on Facebook