Absolutely not. I've always been drawn to trees. I love to photograph them in all seasons and I believe we can learn a lot from trees. They're beautiful, generous and a vital part of the ecosystem.
In our interconnected world, what we do to our trees affects our water, our air, other species and us. Trees breathe in carbon dioxide to keep us safe, and breathe out life-giving oxygen.
Human cannot live without trees. Read more to learn why.
It would probably be enough if trees just provided beauty (which they do), but they do so much more.
Amazing, isn’t it?
Humans and other species have a relationship with trees of mutualism – a relationship between two species of organisms in which both benefit from the association. Hence, we could not live in a world without trees. We are each reflected in the other.
LOCALLY, deforestation can lead to flooding and then drought due to water runoff. Soil erosion affects the quality of agriculture. Another impact of deforestation is species loss, since trees provide habitat for hundreds of species. And, of course, deforestation leads to a huge release of carbon, affecting our climate.
What are the possible LONG-TERM IMPACTS of deforestation? The release of so much carbon can lead to climate change and rising sea levels, resulting in the loss of coral reefs and fish, loss of livelihoods and an increase in tropical diseases, resulting in environmental refugees. Conflicts over wildlife and water are possible.
