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    Plant a Tree and

    Make
    a
    Difference
    ByAnnie
    2015

    Whatcanatreedo?
    Environmental Benefits

    Animals

    Trees provide a wide range of things for


    many organisms. Oxygen is essential
    and trees continually produce it for
    animals and our usage. Many animals
    also rely on trees as a food source and
    shelter. For example, the Koalas diet
    consists solely of gum leaves from a
    particular species of eucalyptus tree.
    Every animal requires shelter from the
    For many species, a tree provides
    elements.
    a home and shelter from the
    weather. Trees provide a safe place
    for many species to raise their
    young and escape predators. In
    some cases, trees assist in the
    movement of animals from place to
    place - jumping or swinging from
    branch to branch.

    Soil Erosion/ Run Offs


    Trees prevent soil erosion.
    Their roots secure the soil,
    protecting the soil from
    wind and rain erosion,
    reducing overall runoff on
    the water cycle. Trees can
    also return nutrients to the
    soil with rotting leaves and
    branches on the soil surface
    maintaining soil fertility.
    Due to deforestation in
    Australia, particularly in
    agricultural areas, and the
    rise in water tables
    increasing soil salinity has
    become an increasing
    problem.

    In the absence of trees, the water table


    (subsurface water) rises bring salts once
    held underground to the surface causing
    salt scalds. Salt scalds are too salty for
    plants and trees to grow rendering the
    land useless and reducing the
    agricultural value of the land.

    Global Warming
    Global warming is the increase
    in average temperatures due
    to increased carbon dioxide
    levels in the environment as a
    result of buying of fossil fuels.
    Trees help reduce the levels of
    carbon dioxide in our
    atmosphere via the process of
    photosynthesis.

    During photosynthesis trees absorb


    carbon dioxide from the
    atmosphere and expel oxygen. A
    single tree can absorb
    approximately 22 kilograms of
    carbon dioxide per year.

    Human Benefits
    Conserve Energy/ Save Water

    Trees can conserve energy by


    cutting your Summer airconditioning needs by up to 50%.
    A trees shade provides a cool
    environment to outside.
    You can also save water by planting a tree in a perfect position
    to shade a lawn. The shade will slow down the rate of water
    evaporation from thirsty lawns.

    Healing Powers/ Comfort


    It has been scientifically proven that
    having a view of a tree is likely to
    improve your health when in a slow
    healing process. Many children and
    adults have commented that having
    a tree can be very comforting.
    Adults are able to find spiritual
    inspiration and children use trees to
    explore their imagination improving
    their mental health.

    Wood/Jobs
    Trees provide a natural resource wood. The felling and processing
    of trees into valuable wood
    products is a large industry
    employing many people across the
    globe. Woods products trap
    carbon otherwise loss to the
    atmosphere via decompensation
    or burning.

    Cool Urban Spaces/Protects Children


    Trees have a positive aesthetic
    impact in urban environments. If a
    large number of trees cover an area
    in a city, the shade created breaks
    up urban heat islands and releases
    water vapour into the air via
    photosynthesis. Schools and public
    areas also value the use of trees
    because it protects children from
    harmful ultraviolet rays (Sun) when
    outside.

    Blocks Out Unwanted Views and Noise/ Increases


    Property Value
    Unwanted views or noise can be
    easily be blocked out or muffled
    by a series of trees and greenery.
    This is a great and easy option for
    anyone who wants to bring new
    life to their backyard. A marketing A well-planted property and
    strategy for selling properties is green surroundings can
    to make sure your garden has a increase property values by as
    few trees and lots of greenery. much as 15%.

    Food/Oxygen

    Trees are a food source providing a


    variety of fruits and nuts for our
    consumption. Trees also produce
    oxygen which is essential for life.
    Without oxygen, the human race
    would not survive. We breathe in
    the oxygen and then breathe out
    carbon dioxide. Trees, however, are
    the opposite. Trees and humans rely
    on each other.

    Websites

    Reference List

    Top 22 Benefits of Trees, Tree People, accessed 19 July 2015


    https://www.treepeople.org/resources/tree-benefits
    Benefits of Trees, Trees Are Good, accessed 19 July 2015
    http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/resources/benefits_trees.pdf
    To What Extent Could Planting Trees Solve Climate Change?, The Guardian,
    accessed 19 July 2015
    http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2012/nov/29/planting-trees-climatechange
    Why Trees?, Greenpop, accessed 19 July 2015
    http://www.greenpop.org/why-trees/
    Wildlife Benefits, National Wildlife Federation, accessed 19 July 2015
    https://www.nwf.org/Trees-for-Wildlife/Benefits-for-Wildlife.aspx
    How Do Trees Help Animals Live?, Wikianswers, accessed 19 July 2015
    http://answers.wikia.com/wiki/How_do_trees_help_animals_live
    Top 10 Benefits of Trees, EarthShare, accessed 19 July 2015
    http://www.earthshare.org/2013/07/treebenefits.html

    Images

    Reference List

    Koala, io9, accessed 19 July 2015


    http://io9.com/5920738/you-can-accidentally-get-an-std-from-a-koala
    Animal Tree, visualizeus, accessed 19 July 2015
    http://vi.sualize.us/animal_tree_color_joanneliuyunn_bear_pb_illustration_baj
    ki_picture_c5TV.html
    Tree With Exposed Roots, please conserve.com, accessed 19 July 2015
    http://www.pleaseconserve.com/help-available-for-land-buffers-tree-plantingand-improving-water-quality/
    Soil, deeproot, accessed 19 July 2015
    http://www.deeproot.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/stories/2014/07/What-IsSoil-Organic-Matter_Natural-Resources-Conservation.jpg
    Cartoon Tree Consuming Carbon Dioxide, cartoon stock, accessed 19 July
    2015
    http://lowres.cartoonstock.com/environmental-issues-greenhouse_gascarbon_dioxide-green_living-green-deforestation-pwen95_low.jpg
    Save Energy by Planting a Tree, Advocate Oak Cliff, accessed 19 July 2015
    http://oakcliff.advocatemag.com/2012/12/free-trees-available-from-oncor-andarborday-org/

    Images

    Reference List

    Hospital Room with Views of Greenery, Readers digest, accessed 19 July


    2015
    http://www.rd.com/slideshows/mind-tricks-you-didnt-know-you-fellfor/#slideshow=slide4
    Wood Industry, MONGABAY.COM, accessed 19 July 2015
    http://news.mongabay.com/2008/0229-laurance_china.html
    Spring House, Carsondunlop, accessed 19 July 2015
    http://info.carsondunlop.com/Portals/189260/images/springhouse3.jpg
    Apple Tree, What Talking, accessed 19 July 2015
    https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0bgk4TMH8AU/U5_RvEwPS8I/AAAAAAA
    ACFY/tDsbb9d72Ig/apel.jpg

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