Lake Nona Newsletter 2nd Edition Volume 3 | Page 4
S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
WE’VE PLANTED MORE THAN
8,200 trees
IN THE
LAST
Living in an
Eco-Friendly
Community
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Going green in Lake Nona
Here in Lake Nona, we’re lucky to enjoy lots of sunshine and
spectacular summertime thunderstorms to help cool us off.
Aside from giving us great beach days and lush lawns,
our climate is ideal for growing trees and plants
that help nourish our community. Some can
even help save you money in your home.
THE NET COOLING EFFECT OF A
LAKE NONA PLANTS TREES TO:
Provide a home to local wildlife and songbirds
Improve water quality
Add value to your home
A mature tree can be worth $1,000 to $10,000
Trees increase property value by as much as 20%
Help cool your home during the summer
Reduce a/c needs by 30%
Help keep cold air out during the winter
Reduce heating needs by 20-50%
young, healthy tree
10
20
ROOM-SIZED AIR
CONDITIONERS
OPERATING
HOURS
AT
A DAY
YEARS