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Plant a Tree and Make a DifferenceWhatcanatreedo?Environmental
BenefitsAnimalsTrees provide a wide range of things formany
organisms. Oxygen is essentialand trees continually produce it
foranimals and our usage. Many animalsalso rely on trees as a food
source andshelter. For example, the Koalas dietconsists solely of
gum leaves from aparticular species of eucalyptus tree.Every animal
requires shelter from theelements. For many species, a tree
provides
a home and shelter from theweather. Trees provide a safe
placefor many species to raise theiryoung and escape predators.
Insome cases, trees assist in themovement of animals from place
toplace - jumping or swinging frombranch to branch.
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Soil Erosion/ Run OffsTrees prevent soil erosion.Their roots
secure the soil,protecting the soil fromwind and rain
erosion,reducing overall runoff onthe water cycle. Trees canalso
return nutrients to thesoil with rotting leaves andbranches on the
soil surfacemaintaining soil fertility. Due to deforestation
inAustralia, particularly inagricultural areas, and therise in
water tablesincreasing soil salinity hasbecome an
increasingproblem.
In the absence of trees, the water table(subsurface water) rises
bring salts onceheld underground to the surface causingsalt scalds.
Salt scalds are too salty forplants and trees to grow rendering
theland useless and reducing theagricultural value of the land.
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Global WarmingGlobal warming is the increasein average
temperatures dueto increased carbon dioxidelevels in the
environment as aresult of buying of fossil fuels.Trees help reduce
the levels ofcarbon dioxide in ouratmosphere via the process
ofphotosynthesis.
During photosynthesis trees absorbcarbon dioxide from
theatmosphere and expel oxygen. Asingle tree can
absorbapproximately 22 kilograms ofcarbon dioxide per year.
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Conserve Energy/ Save WaterTrees can conserve energy bycutting
your Summer air-conditioning needs by up to 50%.A trees shade
provides a coolenvironment to outside. You can also save water by
planting a tree in a perfect positionto shade a lawn. The shade
will slow down the rate of waterevaporation from thirsty lawns.
Human Benefits
Healing Powers/ ComfortIt has been scientifically proven
thathaving a view of a tree is likely toimprove your health when in
a slowhealing process. Many children andadults have commented that
havinga tree can be very comforting.Adults are able to find
spiritualinspiration and children use trees toexplore their
imagination improvingtheir mental health.
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Wood/JobsTrees provide a natural resource -wood. The felling and
processingof trees into valuable woodproducts is a large
industryemploying many people across theglobe. Woods products
trapcarbon otherwise loss to theatmosphere via decompensationor
burning.
Cool Urban Spaces/Protects ChildrenTrees have a positive
aestheticimpact in urban environments. If alarge number of trees
cover an areain a city, the shade created breaksup urban heat
islands and releaseswater vapour into the air viaphotosynthesis.
Schools and publicareas also value the use of treesbecause it
protects children fromharmful ultraviolet rays (Sun)
whenoutside.
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Blocks Out Unwanted Views and Noise/ IncreasesProperty
ValueUnwanted views or noise can be easily be blocked out or
muffledby a series of trees and greenery.This is a great and easy
option foranyone who wants to bring newlife to their backyard. A
marketingstrategy for selling properties isto make sure your garden
has afew trees and lots of greenery.
Food/OxygenTrees are a food source providing avariety of fruits
and nuts for ourconsumption. Trees also produceoxygen which is
essential for life.Without oxygen, the human racewould not survive.
We breathe inthe oxygen and then breathe outcarbon dioxide. Trees,
however, arethe opposite. Trees and humans relyon each other.
A well-planted property andgreen surroundings canincrease
property values by asmuch as 15%.
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