•   Trees are the longest living organisim on earth
•  Trees supply us with oxygen and take carbon dioxide
• Plants and trees make their food through photosynthesis. This is the process by which plants take use sunlight, carbon-dioxide and water to make food.
• A single tree produces approximately 260 pounds of oxeygen per a year. This means that 2 mature trees can suply enough oxygen each year to supply a family of 4.
• One acre of trees removes up to 2.6 tons of carbon dioxide each year.
• Shade trees can make buildings up to 20 degrees cooler in the summer.
• Trees lower air temperature by evaporating water in their leaves.
• Tree roots stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
• Trees improve water quality by slowing and filtering rain water, as well as protecting aquifers and watersheds.
• Did you know that bamboo is actually a grass?
• The leaves of trees are eaten by many insects and animals such as giraffes. Therefore trees play an important role in the eco-system.
• Trees provide nest sites for birds. The long branches provide good hiding places from predators.
• Trees are producers of nice fruits such apples, bananas e.t.c -

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