Happy National Love A Tree Day! On May 16 each year, today celebrates the wonderful gifts trees give.
Set in the middle of Garden for Wildlife Month, the observance encourages us to care for trees and plant trees.
Most species of trees tend to be long-lived. Some trees live to be several thousand years old.
According to the U.S. Forest Service, about 766 million acres of forest land exists in the United States! This number has held steady since 2012.
Between 1630 and 1910, there was a steady decline from 1,023 million acres to 754 million acres. That’s a decline from forty-six percent to thirty-four percent of the total land area of the United States.
How trees are utilized and managed has changed in the last four centuries. Where people live and how we farm has also changed.
While some urban forests increase, other areas see a decline. Tree planting programs improve landscapes but human activities and population growth continue to impact ecosystems.
The tallest known tree is 379 feet tall!
Trees provide more than just beautiful landscapes and a shady canopy on a sunny day. They play a significant role in reducing erosion and moderating the climate as well as give us oxygen.
Large quantities of carbon are stored in their tissues as trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. They provide habitat and structure for strong ecosystems.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Trees are a vital part of nature. This is a good day to plant a new tree or spend some time enjoying the beauty of the trees that are all around you.
Take time to learn how to care for the trees you have, too. Share photos of your favorite tree or videos of you planting a tree.
Use #LoveATreeDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
National Day Calendar® continues researching the origins of this
tree-loving day.
How can you love a tree today?
#LoveATreeDay
@USForestService
@nichecinema
No comments:
Post a Comment