Improve Mental Health
Studies show being near trees can reduce stress levels by decreasing your blood pressure and slowing your heart rate.
Protect Wildlife
Trees provide a home and protection to animals.
Help us Breathe
Through photosynthesis, trees produce oxygen.
Combat Climate Change
Trees absorb carbon-dioxide and convert it to oxygen.
Provide Shelter
Trees provide shelter and shade from the heat and cold.
Prevent Flooding
Trees along river banks help soak up excess water and keep soil in place.
Source of Food
Many parts of a tree are a source of food for people and animals: roots, leaves, flowers, fruits, seeds, nuts, pollens and sap.