Why it is important to plant trees

The importance of trees should never be underestimated - not only are they regarded as the earth's lungs, but they are directly involved in rainfall production.

 

Global deforestation is one of the most serious threats to our environment.

 

Trees provide us with the following:

1. Building materials
2. Fuel
3. Sap
4. Food such as fruit and nuts
5. Rubber
6. Alcohol
7. Coal from decayed remains and
8. Pulp for paper ( to name just a few)

 

Trees also:

1. Slow down runoff by holding or absorbing water
2. Provide shelter for people, animals, and other plants
3. Reduce the devastating effects of flooding
4. Provide nutrients and shelter for a variety of organisms while decomposing
5. Protect the world's climate by absorbing carbon dioxide (too much contributes to the Greenhouse effect)
6. Provide certain habitats with the stable conditions necessary for life, and offer us beautiful scenery

 

(Information provided by thegreencommunity.org)