9 Reasons Why Trees Are Incredibly Important

Why trees, anyway?

Trees are incredibly important for lots of reasons. These include:

1. They're beautiful.
2. They provide a habitat for animals and birds.
3. Homes and people get shade from the sun in the summer, and 
4. Homes get the energy benefit from the winter sun once the leaves fall from the trees. 
5. Trees prevent soil erosion thanks to their root systems.
6. Trees clean the air. Their leaves absorb nitrous oxides, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide and ground-level ozone, all of which contribute to air pollution. 
7. Trees can also serve as a barrier from the wind which can really blow hard where we live.
8. Trees can provide fruit which is incredibly delicious, and help you save money on groceries.
9. Trees can provide a place for children to play.  

Climbing trees is still one of my most favorite things to do!

To learn more about Julien's project, Reforesting San Bruno, visit http://www.4hmilliontrees.org/.