Of All the World Records, Why Did I Choose Tree Hugging?
Apart from providing shade and serving as perfect sanctuaries for thousands of organisms—from microorganisms to birds and insects—trees are essential climate stabilizers, food sources, and even inducers of rain!
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TREES AS CLIMATE STABILIZERS
Trees are vital climate stabilizers, playing several critical roles in maintaining ecological balance. They absorb carbon dioxide through photosynthesis, reducing greenhouse gas concentrations and converting carbon into oxygen and biomass. Trees also regulate the water cycle through transpiration, which helps in cloud formation and precipitation while cooling the air. And, in islands and coastal places such as our town Colwyn Bay, they act as windbreakers, mitigating the impact of storms and harsh winds.
Trees are indispensable in combating climate change and maintaining global and local climate
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TREES AS LIFE SANCTUARIES
Below ground, tree roots create complex networks that support diverse microbial communities and other subterranean life forms. These ecosystems contribute to biodiversity, offering physical refuge and food resources. Trees also play a significant role in sustaining larger ecosystems, as they often keystone species in their environments, meaning the health and stability of other species are directly linked to the presence of trees. The dense foliage of trees offers shelter from predators and harsh weather conditions for birds, while the branches serve as secure nesting sites. Trees provide physical sustenance and play a vital role in birds’ breeding and social behaviours.
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TREES AS FOOD SOURCES
Trees provide humans with a diverse range of nutritional and economically valuable products. Many trees bear fruits, nuts, and seeds that are staples in diets around the world. For instance, fruit trees like apples, oranges, and mangoes supply essential vitamins, while nut trees such as walnuts, almonds, and pecans provide healthy fats and proteins.
Beyond direct consumption, trees produce sap, which is turned into syrup. Trees’ economic importance extends to global food markets, supporting the lives of people who cultivate and harvest tree-based products. Trees are not only fundamental to food security but also to the cultural and economic fabric of societies worldwide.
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