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 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 air by absorbing CO2 releasing oxygen, and filtering pollutants especially in urban areas - making the air cleaner and healthier.
Conserving Water
Trees support water cycles by intercepting rain, reducing, runoff, and stabilizing stream banks. Healthy forests improve water quality, quantity, and filtration, supplying 75% of the world's fresh water.
Enhancing Soil Quality
Trees improve soil health by retaining moisture, adding nutrients, and preventing erosion. Their roots reduce runoff and landslide risk. Healthy soil boosts tree growth and yields - vital to our goals. Even a 9.51% forest loss greatly increases erosion risk.
Combat Climate Change
Dense forests fight climate change by absorbing CO2 and storing it in trees and soil. Healthier soil stores carbon longer. Tropical rainforests, like those in Indonesia, sequester about 2.4 billion tonnes of CO2 annually.
Support Biodiversity
Trees support biodiversity by offering food, shelter, and nesting sites, helping maintain ecosystems balance. forests hold 80% of global terrestrial biodiversity. Indonesia, a mega - biodiversity country, hosts two major hotspots - Wallacea and Sundaland making tree planting vital to protecting these ecosystems.
Promote Health
Trees improve air, water, and soil quality, supporting access to clean water, healthy food, and breathable air. They also promote communities health and raise their quality of life. Many tree species also provide natural, plant - based medicines, with 25% of modern medicines originating from forest plants compounds.
Support Local Livelihoods
Trees support livelihoods by providing sustainable products like fruits, nuts, and sap, and boost local economies through tourism. Around 1.6 billion people - 25% of the world's population - depend on forests for their income.
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Every Tree Planted
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