Benifts of Trees

The wonder is that we can see these trees and not wonder more"
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Perhaps because of their constant presence, most of us rarely lend much thought to the importance of trees in our lives, communities, and histories.  We may take them for granted, or see them as mere decorations.  Trees, however, are a vital and nurturing force.  They benefit our environment, provide us medicines, and inspire myths and stories.  One of the best ways to realize the importance of trees is to imagine our world without them.

Trees and the Environment

"The very air we breathe is improved by the presence of trees."

A book by Dr. Seuss illustrates the impact trees have on our environment.  In his tale The Lorax, The disappearance of trees bears dire environmental consequences.  At the onset of the story the landscape is beautiful and lush with shady groves, clean water, and ample home for wildlife.  As the tale progresses and trees are cut down, the environment starts to sour.  Animals flee for lack of food and shelter, the air becomes dark and dirty, and the water supply grows stale.

So too, would our environment suffer if we uprooted our own trees.  Trees provide shade in summer and shelter in winter.  In fact, trees planted around our homes help reduce heating and cooling costs.  During summer, trees can block the sun and have a refrigerating effect on us and our homes, and during the winter months, trees can keep us warmer by shielding us from wind and snow.

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