Climate Change and Trees: Here’s How You Can Help!

Trees are one of our planet’s most precious resources. Not only do they provide us with oxygen, but they also play a vital role in the health of our ecosystems. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the latest buzz around trees and climate change. We will explore the benefits of trees and discuss how tree planting can help mitigate the effects of climate change.

How Does Climate Change Affect Trees?

Climate change can have a number of impacts on trees, including:

Increasing the frequency and intensity of storms

As the climate warms, the atmosphere holds more moisture. This increase in atmospheric moisture can lead to more frequent and intense storms. High winds and heavy rains can damage trees, break branches, and uproot them entirely.

Increasing the risk of wildfires

Drought conditions caused by climate change can increase the risk of wildfires. Wildfires not only destroy trees but also release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

The spread of pests and diseases

As the climate warms, pests and diseases are able to survive in new areas. This can lead to the spread of tree-killing insects and diseases.

Higher temperatures and drought conditions

Higher temperatures and drought conditions can stress trees and make them more susceptible to pests, diseases, and wildfires.

Changes in the timing of seasons

Climate change can cause the timing of seasons to change. This can impact trees by causing them to bloom at the wrong time or preventing them from getting the moisture they need during the growing season.

All of these factors can stress trees and make them more susceptible to pests and diseases. Additionally, trees that are already stressed by other factors (e.g., poor nutrition, compacted soil, etc.) are more likely to be impacted by climate change.

Do Trees Help Fight Climate Change?

They definitely do! Trees help fight climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it in their leaves, branches, and trunks. In fact, one tree can sequester up to 48 pounds of carbon dioxide per year!  Additionally, trees help regulate the global climate by releasing water vapor into the atmosphere. This process, known as transpiration, helps cool the planet and offset the greenhouse effect.

What Are the Environmental Benefits of Trees?

Besides their role in fighting climate change, trees also provide a number of other benefits, including:

Reducing noise pollution

Trees can help reduce noise pollution by absorbing sound waves. This is especially beneficial for people who live near busy roads or airports.

Improving air quality

Trees improve air quality by absorbing pollutants like carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide. Additionally, trees release oxygen into the atmosphere, which we need to breathe!

Providing shade and cooling the air

Shade from trees can help cool the air on hot days. This is beneficial for both people and animals, as it can help reduce heat-related illnesses.

Reducing stormwater runoff

Trees can help reduce stormwater runoff by absorbing water and slowing down the flow of rainwater. This is important for preventing flooding and protecting our waterways.

Supporting wildlife

Trees provide food and shelter for a variety of animals. Additionally, trees play an important role in the pollination of plants.

Improving air quality

Trees improve air quality by absorbing pollutants like carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide. Additionally, trees release oxygen into the atmosphere, which we need to breathe!

Stabilizing soil

Trees help stabilize the soil by their roots. This is important for preventing erosion and protecting our waterways.

Reducing energy consumption

Shade from trees can help reduce energy consumption by cooling the air on hot days. This is beneficial for both people and animals, as it can help reduce heat-related illnesses.

As you can see, trees provide a number of important benefits. By planting trees, we can help fight climate change and improve the environment in a number of ways!

How Can Tree Planting Help Mitigate Climate Change?

Trees are an important part of the solution to climate change, but they can only do so much. That’s why it’s important for us to do our part by planting trees. When we plant trees, we don’t just help offset carbon emissions, cool urban areas, support habitats for wildlife, and improve air quality – we also help create a more sustainable future for our planet.

TreeNewal and the National Forest Foundation

TreeNewal has partnered with the National Forest Foundation in meeting its goal of planting 50 million trees by 2023, and we invite you to join this exciting campaign today! TreeNewal’s corporate commitment to this campaign is to donate 1 tree for every tree we touch as we service our local community. We thank all our customers who have allowed us to be your sustainable tree care company and contribute to this campaign of planting 50 million trees by 2023.

Find out how to get involved with the National Forest Foundation Tree Planting Program HERE.

If you need advice or assistance with making our Earth more sustainable, get in touch with the ISA-Certified Arborists at TreeNewal and enjoy tailored tree care advice.

 

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