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3. Green School Guide - 3.1 Green School Sites
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Planting more vegetation particularly trees in schools can offer students
excellent opportunities for learning and personal growth.
• Live plants absorb pollutants and release oxygen back into the air,
so planting in schools will definitely enhance the school air quality in
schools;
• The enhanced air quality in classrooms also increases oxygen levels to
the brain, which help students improve their performance and health;
and
• Landscaped campus gives students hands-on experience with the
real-world ecosystem. Students will learn how plants, birds, insects,
and other animals interact with each other and with the environment.
It is recommended that schools seek professional advice from landscape
architects or certified arborists when considering the use of landscaping
on campuses.
Landscaped Campus contributes to better
Performance, Health and Well-being of Students