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Re: Oxygen and trees



I also am interested in an answer to this question. Many people want 
general overview information, and our collection tends to the technical 
and specific. I also get ask about how much water a tree uses on a 
regular basis, and the answer to that is also "it depends." Does anyone 
have a legitimate, easy?? answer to that question as well?

Carol Green

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Carol C. Green, Head
Forest Resources Library, AQ-15
University of Washington
Seattle, WA 98195
E-mail ccgreen@u.washington.edu
(206)543-2758
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On Wed, 6 Jul 1994, Dr. Christopher Dunn wrote:

> I was asked recently how much oxygen is contributed to the atmosphere on a 
> yearly basis by the average tree.  I have found considerable information on 
> CO2 uptake by single species and by areas of forest; however, an answer to 
> the oxygen question eludes me.  I know I have seen some sort of an answer 
> in the popular press.  This is not an easy question to answer because trees 
> differ by species, age, site conditions, geographic location, etc., etc.  
> However, if anyone can provide any sort of answer, I would be most 
> appreciative.
> Christopher P. Dunn
> Research Director
> The Morton Arboretum
> Lisle, IL 60532
> 
> phone: 708-719-2423
> fax:   708-719-2433
> e-mail: cdunn@cedar.cic.net
> 



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