What's so great about trees?

Written by Nicky
Mar182011
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Everything!  Try this lot to begin with:

- Trees give a home to three quarters of the Earth's animals and plant species a tree absorbs about a tonne of carbon dioxide over its lifetime here in the UK

- During the early years of it's life, a tree absorbs more carbon emissions

- In a year, one tree can produce enough oxygen for 10 people

- Trees replenish the earth with vital nutrients from the air

- Trees help to sustain a balanced Eco-system and bio-diversity

- Trees provide a sustainable source of timber used in many of our everyday objects

- They provide shelter from direct sunlight which can cool the ground temperatures

- Trees can reduce daytime temperatures by about 5 degrees, through shade and by evaporating moisture from their leaves

They're also brilliant for climbing, conkers and tree houses. 

Nice.