| Has human kind inadvertently declared war on | | | | warming and helps to cool the planet. As |
| the planet that gave us life? Everyday we | | | | trees grow, their roots strengthen the soil, |
| hear new horror stories being perpetuated but | | | | helping to prevent erosion, their canopy |
| there is good news, efforts are being made to | | | | casts shade allowing the soil to retain |
| improve the situation, starting with the | | | | moisture and providing perfect conditions for |
| Plant A Tree movement. | | | | mini ecosystems to develop. There are many |
| | | | things you can do in your garden to help. |
| Our wonderful little planet has take a real | | | | |
| beating from human excess, rich forest | | | | Reforestation |
| ecosystems flattened, desertification of once | | | | |
| vibrant soil, poor water management, and | | | | Reforestation projects around the world are |
| environmental waste the like of which has | | | | making a difference, in Israel over one |
| never been seen in all of human recorded | | | | billion trees have been planted since 1900, |
| history. | | | | turning idle desert wasteland into thriving |
| | | | forests. Naturally eco-tourism is a positive |
| Planting Trees | | | | spin-off from this. Reforestation of desert |
| | | | areas in Israel is proving year after year |
| Humankind has an obligation to put right that | | | | that deserts can be rolled back, soils can be |
| damage we've caused, and evidence suggests | | | | returned to health, dry water ways can spring |
| the planet has a remarkable ability to heal, | | | | back to life, and precious fauna can be |
| if we give it a helping hand. Planting trees | | | | reintroduced and thrive. |
| is seen as one of the most important things | | | | |
| the average man in the street can do, not | | | | Deforestation of the planet is something |
| because of its environmental impact, but | | | | humankind should be ashamed of. Planting a |
| instead because of its motivational power | | | | tree is a small step, costs very little, yet |
| within communities. | | | | the rewards to future generations are |
| | | | invaluable. |
| Trees absorb Carbon Dioxide, recycling it | | | | |
| into much needed Oxygen. This goes some way | | | | Want to help? Read more... "20 ways to save |
| to counteracting the effects of global | | | | the environment". |