September 2011
1 post
Step 4: Make a plan
What we are going to do is plant a Meyer’s Spruce tree in an area of large land. We already have the trees, so once we can plant them, it should be a pretty fun project!
August 2011
3 posts
Step 3: Define Success
To solve our problem of not enough trees, we will plant trees around the more unnattractive and unenvironmental areas of St. Louis. We will also plant these trees where there is not a lot of honeysuckle, so the trees have the ability to grow to their full potential. We will try to research which areas are in need of wildlife, and find permission from the landowners to plant trees. We will be...
Step 2: Research the Problem
The problem exists for several reasons. One being where there are a lot of buildings and offices, there isn’t much room for trees. Another problem is people are lazy and if there aren’t already trees grown naturally, they don’t want to take the time to plant trees, even if they live or stay in the area every day. The problem doesn’t fix itself because while some trees...
Step 1: Identify the problem
Our problem is there aren’t enough trees planted in certain areas of St. Louis, causing a lack of oxygen, scenic beauty, and natural wildlife. The problem can be seen in certain areas, where there’s either no wildlife, or very few, and there’s a lot of buildings, so the air is more polluted than in morenatural areas. It’s worth my time because it’s important to have...