6 Reasons Why We Need Tree

Trees are among the most impressive living things on our planet. Where the climate is not too dry or too cold, they dominate the landscape. Wherever they grow, they are the central building block of the ecosystem. Our global ecosystem would be hard to imagine without the services of trees. But why are the more than 3 billion estimated trees from over 60,000 species so important to us? 6 reasons why we humans need trees!

REASON 1: OXYGEN PRODUCER TREE

Trees, like all plants on earth, produce oxygen. Even a small tree only around 20 meters high produces around 10,000 liters of oxygen a day. That is enough for 5 to 10 people who need 500 to 2,000 liters of oxygen each day.

REASON 2: CARBON STORAGE TREE

Trees bind carbon and slow down climate change. The reason is the photosynthesis that the trees carry out in order to grow at all. In this process, trees absorb the carbon dioxide from the air, which is responsible for climate change. Under the influence of light, they break down the gas into its components and transform it into organic materials such as wood. A tree consumes an average of one ton of CO² for one cubic meter of wood. By the way, a by-product of photosynthesis is oxygen for reason 1.

REASON 3: DUST FILTER TREE

Trees are considered to be the “green lungs” of cities. This is because they filter dust and particles out of the air. A tree filters up to 100 kilograms of dust per year from the air through its leaves or needles. When it rains, the collected dust flows along the trunk into the ground and is permanently removed from the air.

REASON 4: TREE HABITAT

About 30 to 60 million species live on our planet. Trees offer nesting places, food, living space, and protection for a wide variety of animals. From the smallest insects to large predators, everything is represented.

REASON 5: TREE AS A FOOD SOURCE

Trees provide a rich source of food for humans and animals. Leaves, needles, and buds provide a vital basis for wild animals, especially in spring. The flowers provide food for bees, bumblebees, and other insects. But trees are also attractive later in the year. They offer an abundance of fruits, nuts, berries, and seeds, thanks to which the animals get through the winter safely.

REASON 6: SHADE TREE

Trees are excellent shade providers. In the summer we use them as a natural sun protection. But the tree can also offer advantages inside the house. A well-positioned tree can reduce the energy required for heating and cooling by up to 25 percent. A single tree evaporates up to 500 liters of water a day and provides the cooling capacity for 10 to 15 air conditioning systems. This means that on hot summer days in the shade of the green giants, the perceived temperature is around 10 to 15 degrees lower. It also lowers the wind speed by 85 percent.

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