Why Trees?
Trees sustain life on Earth in countless ways, supporting all living beings.
Trees provide the oxygen we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, shelter for wildlife, and medicine to heal us. They also play a crucial role in stabilizing the global climate, making them essential to a healthy planet.
Every tree planted brings us closer to a better, more livable Earth and here's why their existence is vital!
Improving Air Quality
Trees purify the air by absorbing carbon dioxide, releasing oxygen, and filtering harmful pollutants – making the air cleaner and healthier, especially in urban areas.
Conserving Water
Trees sustain water cycles by intercepting rain, reducing runoff, and stabilizing stream banks. Trees within healthy forests preserve water resources and improve the water quantity, quality, and natural filtration. Forests supply 75% of the world’s freshwater.
Enhancing Soil Quality
Trees improve soil health by retaining moisture, adding nutrients, and preventing erosion. Their roots reduce runoff, landslides, and floods, while healthier soil supports stronger growth and higher yields. Even a 9.5% forest loss can greatly increase erosion risk.
Combat Climate Change
Dense forests absorb CO₂ and store it in trunks, roots, and branches, helping fight climate change. Trees also improve soil health, allowing it to store more carbon for longer periods. Indonesia’s tropical rainforests alone sequester around 2.4 billion tonnes of CO₂ each year.
Support Biodiversity
Trees sustain biodiversity by providing food, shelter, and habitats for countless species. Forests host 80% of terrestrial biodiversity, and Indonesia – home to Wallacea and Sundaland – ranks among the world’s 17 mega-biodiversity countries. By planting trees, we help safeguard these ecosystems.
Promote Health
Trees improve air, water, and soil quality, providing clean water, healthy food, and fresh air. They also support human health by providing natural, plant-based medicines. 25% of modern medicines are derived from forest plants compounds.
Support Local Livelihoods
Trees support livelihoods and local economies by providing sustainable income from products such as fruits, nuts, leaves, bark, and sap. They also enhance local landscapes, boost tourism, and create alternative income sources, with 1.6 billion people worldwide relying on forests for their survival.
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