May 24, 2024
Retired Colonel and Medal of Honor recipient Paris Davis, the author’s father, credits the presence of trees with helping him recover during a recent hospital stay. (USDA Forest Service photo by Regan Hopper)
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Mentally and Physically, Trees Make a Difference to Health
During my dad's recent hospital stay, I witnessed the healing power of trees