June 2007

Salve Regina's Historic Landscapes

A Reunion of Trees

A Reunion of Trees
by Stephen A. Spongberg Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 1990.

Beatrix Farrand's American Landscapes

Beatrix Farrand's American Landscapes
by Diana Balmori, Diane Kostial McGuire, Eleanor M. McPeck Sagaponack, N.Y. : Sagapress ; Millwood, N.Y. c1985.

City Trees

City Trees
by Henry W. Lawrence Charlottesville : University of Virginia Press, 2006

The Tree: A Natural History...

The Tree: A Natural History of What Trees Are, How They Live, and Why They Matter
by Colin Tudge New York : Crown Publishers, c2006.

There are many things that each of us can do to make a difference. Please see the internet links below to learn more and get some ideas on how you can help protect the environment.

• Reduce Your Energy Impact at Home
  "Most emissions from homes are from the fossil fuels burned to generate electricity and heat. By using energy more efficiently at home, you can reduce your emissions and lower your energy bills by more than 30%."
• National Arbor Day Foundation
  Plant a tree! The National Arbor Day Foundation is the world's oldest and largest tree-planting organization. Its members plant millions of trees every year. A single tree can absorb one ton of carbon dioxide over its lifetime.

• The Environmental Protection Agency's Global Warming Site
  Find information on emissions, impacts and actions being taken.

• Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
  Information on how Rhode Island deals with the environment.

• RIPTA: Free transportation on Air Quality Alert Days
  Information on free public transportation on days with poor air quality, in an attempt to reduce emissions and improve overall air quality in Rhode Island.