HOW BENEFICIAL ARE TREES?

 

HOW BENEFICIAL ARE TREES?

  • medicine cabinets- 1 out of 4 pharmaceuticals are tree based (rainforest)

  • food baskets- trees provide fruits, nuts, and berries for people and wildlife 

  • air filters-  trees absorb nasty pollutants from the air 

  • ear plugs- trees and shrubs reduce noise pollution

  • Earth’s saviour- trees are carbon sinks reducing GHG 

  • municipality money makers- trees provide recreation and tourism 

  • air coolers- trees cool asphalt on streets and parking lots extending the life of asphalt

  • windbreaks- trees in fields shield against wind and help protect crops

  • snow fences- spruce trees planted close together along highways prevent snow from drifting onto roads helping to reduce accidents

  • privacy fences- trees can block unattractive views

  • natural healers- hospital patients with views of trees recover faster 

  • rain umbrellas- trees intercept rainfall and reduce run-off

  • natural energizers- many studies have shown if you go for a walk in the woods you will reduce your stress level, as well as, increase your energy level

       





     

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