TREES AND BIRDS

 

TREES AND BIRDS                         

You can help birds survive by planting as many trees as possible on your property or community tree planting initiatives. Why not turn your backyard into a woodland? Living Green in partnership with the City and Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority has a laudable goal of planting 10,000 trees in Barrie in the next few years. Native Trees provide food, dew, shelter, nesting materials, nesting, and observation points for birds.

How Beneficial Are Trees

  • lungs of the Earth - 1 large tree provides enough oxygen for 4 people 

  • climate chaos solution- large scale CO2 removal can be achieved through reforestation

  • homes- trees help restore some of the wildlife habitats we have destroyed 

  • shade umbrellas- the shade of trees, not only keep cities cooler, but the shade of towering trees prevent eggs from aquatic life from drying out in the intense heat of the sun 

  • water tanks -  protect and restore important wetlands and forests by reducing flooding and erosion, roots of mature trees hold staggering amounts of water during flash flooding

  • water filtration systems– trees and shrubs will reduce the flow of contaminated sediments and improve water quality  

  • seed packages- the seeds from a variety of trees   help increase the biodiversity of the area 

  • rain barrels-   tree roots absorb water from the soil, making the soil drier and able to store more rainwater 

  • water hose -one large tree can lift 100 gallons of water from the ground and discharge it into the air

  •  organic fertilizers- some trees absorb nitrogen from the air and make it available to plants and also the leaves and wood decompose to make  fertile soil 

  • health potion-children who play outdoors surrounded by trees exhibit less severe symptoms of ADHD 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

  • eosystems liver- filter out sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide 


You can help birds survive by planting as many trees as possible on your property or community tree planting initiatives. Why not turn your backyard into a woodland? Living Green in partnership with the City and Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority has a laudable goal of planting 10,000 trees in Barrie in the next few years. Native Trees provide food, dew, shelter, nesting materials, nesting, and observation points for birds.

One native oak tree supports the following-

  •  532 species of caterpillars

  • 147 species of birds (9,000 plus species)

  • 120 species of mammals (9,000 plus)

  • 60 species of reptiles and amphibians  (amphibians -8,000)

    (reptiles -1,046)

  • 280 species of insects (5-10 million) 



 








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