What is National Love A Tree Day?
National Love a Tree Day, the joys of life provided by trees, takes place on May 16th each year. Reading in the shade or taking a bite out of a fresh fruit pie are just two examples. Of course, planting trees for future generations to love is also beneficial.
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The majority of trees tend to be long-lived. Some trees live to be several thousand years old. According to the United States Forest Service, the United States has 766 million acres of forest land. This number has remained stable since 2012. There was a steady decline from 1,023 million acres to 754 million acres between 1630 and 1910. That's a decrease from 46 percent to 34 percent of the total land area of the United States, which is down from 47 percent to 34 percent.
In the last 400 years, how trees are used and managed has changed. The places people live and how we farm have also changed. Although some urban forests are increasing, some rural forests are declining in other areas. Tree planting initiatives improve landscapes, but human activities and population growth continue to have a negative effect on ecosystems.
On a sunny day, trees provide more than just stunning landscapes and a shady canopy. They play a significant role in reducing erosion and moderating the climate, as well as providing us with oxygen. As trees remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, trees store large amounts of carbon dioxide in their tissues. They provide habitat and structure for healthy ecosystems.
