Discover 10 powerful reasons to plant trees, from boosting mental health to fighting pollution. Join Greenpop and help us restore indigenous forests across Sub-Saharan Africa!
By Helen McGlead
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Planting indigenous trees can improve the soil quality and can increase the water retention of the soil, therefore decreasing soil runoff and reducing ocean pollution.
Trees provide shelter and food for wildlife such as birds, squirrels and insects. Urban greening areas will help bring a lot more life to our cities!
Trees generate jobs and contribute raw materials for buildings, newspapers, books, etc. They are renewable, biodegradable and recyclable.
Trees give us visual signs of seasonal change. Deciduous, broad-leaved trees especially have a unique form each season providing us with an ever-changing source of beauty.
Trees make us feel good! People are more productive when they see trees along their commute routes and from their office windows.
Landscapes that include trees help to lower heart rates and reduce stress and puts you in relaxation mode. Just think how great a walk in the forest feels!
Trees increase property value. This is particularly important in South Africa to increase the value of our lower economic areas.
Research shows that students that are at schools with loads of greenery and trees concentrate better in class!
Trees filter pollution. Plants release oxygen into the atmosphere from processing carbon dioxide. This release is important because most living things, including the plants themselves, use the oxygen during respiration for all life-sustaining processes.
Trees also trap dust in their leaves which helps with the overall health of an environment. Less dust means less respiratory issues!
Along with all the reasons to plant trees, there are also many ways to be a part of the Treevolution! Take Action today or support us by gifting a Tree Certificate to a loved one.
Photos by Skyla Haley
