Imagine a World Without Trees
Could we live without trees?
Absolutely not. I've always been drawn to trees. I love to photograph them in all seasons and I believe we can learn a lot from trees. They're beautiful, generous and a vital part of the ecosystem.
In our interconnected world, what we do to our trees affects our water, our air, other species and us. Trees breathe in carbon dioxide to keep us safe, and breathe out life-giving oxygen.
Human cannot live without trees. Read more to learn why.
Trees Are Generous
It would probably be enough if trees just provided beauty (which they do), but they do so much more.
- They provide shade and protection for hundreds of species.
- Trees help clean our air and stabilize temperature.
- Trees act as a noise barrier.
- Their roots help to keep the ground stable and prevent soil and water runoff.
- Some trees provide nutritious food such as fruit, nuts, seeds, or oils.
- A decaying tree still provides essential nutrients for other species. Nothing from a tree goes to waste.
Amazing, isn’t it?
We are not Separate
We Need Trees; Trees Need Us
Humans and other species have a relationship with trees of mutualism – a relationship between two species of organisms in which both benefit from the association. Hence, we could not live in a world without trees. We are each reflected in the other.
What are the Impacts of Deforestation?
Locally and Nationally
LOCALLY, deforestation can lead to flooding and then drought due to water runoff. Soil erosion affects the quality of agriculture. Another impact of deforestation is species loss, since trees provide habitat for hundreds of species. And, of course, deforestation leads to a huge release of carbon, affecting our climate.
What are the possible LONG-TERM IMPACTS of deforestation? The release of so much carbon can lead to climate change and rising sea levels, resulting in the loss of coral reefs and fish, loss of livelihoods and an increase in tropical diseases, resulting in environmental refugees. Conflicts over wildlife and water are possible.
What Can We Do?
Learn how to protect trees.
- Spend time outside amongst the trees. Fall in love with them.
- Learn more about the impacts of deforestation (at the links below).
- Support restoration of damaged ecosystems.
- Plant trees.
- Support the establishment of parks to protect forests and wildlife.
- Support companies that operate in ways that minimize damage to the environment.
@kassie-vegas We have witnessed what happens from massive deforestation. The expanse of the Sahara and the Sahel have been extended because of a complete lack of knowledge of silviculture and other forestry management. Additionally, the bulk of the former tropical rain forest of the Amazon Basin is now a polluted Savannah, thanks to the unimaginable evilness of the Man-Satan (Monsanto) Corporation and their partnership with the fraudulent World Wildlife Federation.
The result has been the hurricanes that hit the upper Latin American nations and the U.S. Hurricanes form from the hot dry air of the Sahara and Sahel sweeping on across the Atlantic Ocean and meeting up with the hot moist air of the Carribean. That's how they start since recorded weather.
The extreme example was Hurricane Sandy. In this case, as it was forming, hot dry air from the Amazon Basin flowed into it and it became a hurricane on steroids. This can easily happen again.
However, the eco-tragedy that occurs when stands of forest are summarily cut down is that the stand was a micro-climate. A stand of trees trap humidity. This is the foundation of why the former tropical rain forest was so lush and home to a veritable spectra of flora and fauna, as well as numerous indiginous peoples.
Thankfully, for him, Joyce Kilmer never had to see this.
:/ ohh i dont want to think about a time where trees are non-existent ..
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