Living within 100m of at least 10 trees is associated with an increase of about 50g in birth weight, which was the case for 2,879 babies in the sample studied.

"What's interesting about [tree-planting] is that you get paid by the tree, so if you're faster, you get paid more," she said. The most trees To has planted in an eight-hour shift is 1,620.

The state's flagship initiative, Mero Rukh Mero Santati (My Tree, My Child) has reached an inspiring milestone—5,552 families have registered to plant 108 trees for every newborn, reflecting an ...

Aspen trees, for example, have been recommended to reduce fire risk near structures or other high-value assets. Advertisement. Article continues below this ad.

A strict 'Zone 0' rule against landscaping is risky. Well-maintained and watered vegetation could prevent the spread of fires.