Preserving Our Lifeline: The Urgency of Saving Trees for a Sustainable Future

If you can’t be in awe of Mother Nature, there’s something wrong with you.

The most important elements of our ecosystem are trees. Trees sustain the world’s biodiversity by absorbing sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen that supports all living forms on Earth. Without trees, it would be nearly impossible to survive because there would be nothing to feed people, animals, etc. Simply said, without trees, we cannot survive. They are the resources that maintain the well-being of the world. Our existence is significantly influenced by trees. They remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and give us clean air to breathe. They maintain clean air. The carbon dioxide that trees remove from the atmosphere is replaced by oxygen. Trees are essential for preventing global warming and maintaining the safety and quality of the air we breathe.

They provide food, such as fruits and vegetables, which makes them a major source of dependence for both humans and herbivores. Among the delightful things that grow on trees are coconuts, hazelnuts, pears, cherries, apricots, apples, etc.

Mother Earth looks lovely and peaceful thanks to trees. They provide a variety of life forms with nourishment. Additionally, planting more trees enhances the natural beauty of the planet. Trees reduce soil erosion and clean the water. Tree roots keep the soil of mountains or fields in place and prevent the wind from sweeping it away. An area can transform into a windswept desert very quickly when trees are taken away. Tree leaves that have fallen to the ground become mulch, enriching the forest floor’s soil with essential nutrients and minerals that will support the growth of other plants and animals.

Trees reduce flood risk. The tree and its roots create a physical barrier that prevents water runoff and soil erosion during floods. Additionally, the tree roots draw water up from the ground and aid in preventing flooding. They stop contaminants from entering water sources. Trees preserve the ecological equilibrium of the ecosystem. They provide a natural home for wildlife, including birds, insects, and other creatures.

Trees reduce air pollution and noise pollution. Trees are highly vital for our life because they control hazardous pollution, which would increase if we continued to cut down more and more trees. When pollution increases, it has an impact on the lives of humans, animals, and birds. Trees catch fine pollutants in the air in their leaves and bark, purifying the air we breathe. Most industries, like rubber, paper, and pharmaceuticals, are dependent on trees and their products, as are the people who work in them.

SOME ACTIONS TO SAVE TREES

1. Huge forest coverings have been destroyed as a result of natural forest fires. To protect the forest, modern firefighting techniques should be used. Forest fires, on the other hand, are a crucial component of the ecosystem, and they aid in replenishing the nutrients in the soil from dead and decaying material.
2. To expand the forest cover, more trees should be planted. The geographical characteristics of a given place should be taken into consideration while choosing trees, and care should be maintained as the trees mature.
3. For the preservation of the forest, it is essential to prevent the exploitation of forestry and forest products.
4. By using pesticides, antibiotics, or creating pest-resistant tree strains, it should be possible to protect the current forests from diseases.
5. As industrialization spreads, an increasing number of trees are being felled for raw materials and other uses. Selective cutting, clear-cutting, and shelterwood cutting are ways to control this tree-felling.
6. Plant a tree on a designated date each month, not just on April 22.
7. Buy used books rather than brand-new ones to save money and paper, which also helps to save trees. This is a crucial lesson we should impart to everyone so they can understand how to preserve trees.
8. Trees need to be safeguarded against fire and other man-made catastrophes.
9. The promotion of reforestation and tree planting is done through campaigns, processions, and rallies.
10. A large group of people congregate to support campaigns to save trees and ask neighbours to grow trees.
11. Instead of tearing down trees and plants, we need to plant more of them.
12. The Save Trees campaign raises awareness of the value of trees in our daily lives.

CONCLUSION

Today’s world is experiencing a variety of environmental crises, such as global warming, environmental degradation, and glacier melting. Deforestation is the cause of these issues. More trees can be planted to address these issues. As a result, saving trees is claimed to save lives.

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Muzamil Arif Batt is a contributor of The Chenab Times.

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Muzamil Arif is a talented young writer hailing from the District Doda of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. At just 22 years old, he has already made a mark in the world of literature and activism. Muzamil completed his 10th and 12th grades from the prestigious GOVT HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL INHARRAH Bhalessa and went on to pursue a BSc degree from Govt. Degree College, Baderwah.

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