Ten Important Reasons To Save Trees

                                                         
Trees are among the most precious and valuable gifts given to us by nature and we need to save them.Saving trees is one of the biggest needs of today.It is important to save trees because life exists on the earth due to them,  all living things on the planet earth are directly or indirectly dependent on trees for their survival.
Besides providing shelter and food for mankind and for other living creatures there are so many reasons to save trees and here are a few important reasons out of those :-

1. Trees produce oxygen- As we all know that we can't breathe without oxygen and trees provide it for us. One tree produces two hundred and sixty pounds of oxygen every year on an average. Two mature trees can produce enough oxygen for a family of four members.

2.Trees clean the air-Trees play an important role in cleaning the air by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and by intercepting the airborne particles like fog, dust and smoke.Trees also absorb odors and the harmful pollutant gases like sulfur dioxide , carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and bad ozone. They improve the quality of air by filtering out pollution particulates, they trap them on their leaves and barks.

3.Trees bring rain-Trees help to increase rainfall due to the process of transpiration.The leaves, stems and flowers of trees release water as water vapor in the air. This water vapor adds moisture in the air and makes it saturated and then the rainfall occurs.

4. Trees prevent soil erosion-Trees protect the soil against the ravages of wind and rain.Strong roots of trees hold the soil in place and prevent it from getting washed or blown away due to water or air respectively. Thus , trees protect the soil surface . By this way trees help to counter any long-term damage to our environment.

5.Trees reduce the heat and boost air conditioning-Trees help to reduce the temperature of air by blocking the sunlight. As mentioned above a tree releases water as water vapor in the air through the process of transpiration. This conversion of water to water vapor helps to remove heat energy from the air.
Trees also work as a natural air conditioner .A single tree can produce the cooling effects of 10 room size air conditioners. Trees can reduce the air-conditioning needs by at least 30 percent if we place them properly around buildings.

6.Trees save water -Trees can save water as the shade provided by them slows down water evaporation.They prevent the slow loss of water by increasing the atmospheric moisture.Trees slow down water runoff and help to recharge groundwater.According to the experts, trees with deep roots can help ground water recharging during monsoon season.

7.Trees control flood-Trees can trap a large amount of water with the help of their roots.They prevent water runoff during heavy rain fall that can cause flooding. 

8. Shade of trees protect us from ultra-violet rays-The shade of trees protect you from the harmful effects of the sun's ultra-violet rays,these rays  can cause the skin cancer.Trees could reduce the risk of skin cancer by providing protection against sun exposure.They can reduce the UVB exposure by about 50 percent.

9.Trees increase the value of property-Trees add beauty to a place.Researches say that people love to buy a house or a property surrounded by green trees.Trees around a property can increase its value by more than 15 percent.

10. Trees provide medicines- Trees have always been an important source of a wide variety of medicines.Today about 50,000 plant species are used to make medicines.The extract of leaves, barks, roots ,seeds, wood and flowers of different trees have been used to make medicines to cure different types of diseases.In fact trees provide a wealth of useful remedies for human race.
These are only a few reasons among uncountable reasons to save trees but are enough to help us to understand the importance of saving trees. If we want to save our future we must Save Trees.




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17 comments:

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    1. Thank you so much Roberto, so nice to see you .
      Have a lovely day :)

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  2. Loving this environmentally friendly post. Lets hear it for the trees.

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    1. Thank you very much Tracy. I am so glad that you liked the article .
      Please keep reading :)

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  3. Lovely environment friendly post. This is how they should teach children in schools.

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    1. Thank you so much Somali for your kind visit and encouraging words.

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  4. All very good reasons to look after trees – and don’t forget you can also hug them, which is always a nice thing to do! I always think of bluebells when I think of trees, something to do with my upbringing on a farm with lots of woods. They are my favourite places in the world.

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    1. Dear Barbara,

      Oh yes! We can always hug trees. It feels so good and makes you smile. Even science has proved that hugging trees is good for health. Upbringing on a farm ...you must have had an awesome childhood!
      Thank you for the visit . Keep reading! :)

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  5. Plus they are very very beautiful and have the ability to uplift our spirits. Even the leafless trees in the midst of winter have a stark beauty to them. When I was a child, one of my favorite places to read was up in the branches of an apple tree. Shade from the hot sun, privacy, a good book, and plenty of apples within reach. Who could ask for anything more?

    Nice post!

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    1. Hello Susan,

      I agree with you! Truly...trees uplift our spirits ...there's a sense of peace and freshness under the shade of trees. There's nothing better than spending the early morning time or the afternoons under the shade of trees in the company of some good books. :)
      These memories are precious! Climbing trees as a child and having fun up there. No one ..no person could ask for more! :D

      Thank you! :)


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  6. This is very educational. Hopefully, children learn from it. :)

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    1. Thank you so much dear Balqis! :)
      Yes! I hope so! :)

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  7. Nice one auntMary, also you can write ten tips too to save trees
    Akhilesh

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    1. Thank you so much for your suggestion akhilesh. I will write a post about that as soon as possible :)

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  8. All living things depend on trees directly or indirectly. Our beautiful planet Earth would not survive without trees.

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    1. Yes,rightly said. Thank you so much for reading the post and for your beautiful comment :)

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  9. Trees provide oxygen, water, food, shade, and habitat for wildlife. Trees also help reduce air pollution through the absorption of carbon dioxide. Trees are an essential component of our ecosystem and play a vital role in maintaining the health of the environment. I love your post

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