2. Why are trees so good for nature?
Without trees, life on Earth would be impossible.
It may seem trivial, but it’s the reality.
Plant species provide the basic oxygen to our existence and
are at the same time an essential part of the food and
livelihood chain for the species of our planet.
Not only that: thanks to their breathing processes and
photosynthesis, the trees help to combat climate warming by
absorbing carbon dioxide and contribute to the cleaning of
air, forfeiting pollutants such as ozone, nitrogen oxides
and sulfur biossids.
4. A large number of trees contribute
to a better thermoregulation of the
environment and this is especially
true in cities where, without the
precious action of plants, domestic
heating and the fumes of traffic
would increase the temperature
dramatically. These reduce the air
temperature by 2-8% C. In addition,
the trees around the buildings can
reduce the consumption of air
conditioning by 30% and save 20-50%
of the energy needed for heating.
1. Improved thermoregulation of
the environment:
6. 2. Hydrogeological
disturbances.
Trees are useful in water
conservation and in
preventing water pollution
(by absorbing harmful
substances from rain and by
releasing clean water into
the wild).
Finally, the trees
safeguard embankments and
land from soil erosion, a
factor of extreme
importance in a country
such as our often victim of
hydrogeological damage.
8. 3. CO2 absorption
By sequestering carbon from
the atmosphere, it thus
contributes to mitigating
climate change. It made a
top ten of smog-eating
plants, considering their
ability to capture CO2,
expressed in tons, in 20
years, of absorption of
gaseous pollutants, of fine
dust, then the total
capacity of mitigation.
The maple hedgehog, in
first place of the top ten,
can capture 3.8 million
tons of CO2, its absorption
capacity of gaseous
pollutants is high, that of
medium fine dust and its
capacity of optimal
mitigation.
10. 4. Physical and mental health.
The reaction of human beings in
front of trees goes far beyond
the act of observing its
beauty. In the shade of the
trees we feel serene, rested
and calm. The calming effect
associated with the presence of
trees can significantly reduce
levels of stress and blood
pressure and fatigue at work,
reduces traffic stress.
12. Trees bring natural elements to
an urban environment and create
habitats for wildlife, elements
that increase the quality
of life for community residents.
Planting trees and shrubs, you
can rebuild in urbanized areas a
more natural environment,
attractive to birds and wildlife.
The ecological cycles of growth,
reproduction and decomposition of
plants are always present, both
above and below ground. In the
urban environment is restored
natural balance.
5. Natural habitat
14. 6. Air improvement
Trees, shrubs and turf improve air
quality. The leaves filter the air
we breathe, eliminating dust and
other particles. The rain then
washes away the pollutants in the
soil. The leaves absorb carbon
dioxide from greenhouse gases
during photosynthesis and then
store it in permanent structures.
The leaves also absorb other
atmospheric pollutants - such as
ozone, carbon monoxide and sulphur
dioxide - and release oxygen.
16. WHAT IS IT AND WHAT ARE
THE CONSEQUENCES?
Deforestation means the felling of
trees for commercial reasons or to
obtain new land for agriculture,
and to urban expansion.
Now let’s focus on the
consequences that are destroying
our planet...
17. Countries most affected by
deforestation:
These are:
-Mexico,
-Brasil,
-Colombia,
-China,
-Congo,
-Nigeria,
-India,
-Malaysia.
18. Regional climatic variations: the destruction of forests on a
large scale also changes the map of the winds of a region. This
implies consequent variations in the climate of the area,
causing problems for local agriculture but also on the safety
of the population.
Less biodiversity: the destruction of forests causes the
extinction of numerous plant and animal species, resulting in
genetic impoverishment.
Hydrogeological risks of the territory: Trees play an important
role in maintaining the soil. Tree felling increases the risk
of landslides, floods and landslides.
Greenhouse effect: The greenhouse effect is the phenomenon of
global warming caused by the excessive concentration of carbon
dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere. The destruction of forests
reduces the natural absorption capacity of greenhouse gases,
accelerating the process of global warming.
CONSEQUENCES:
19. HOW TO REMEDY THIS?
In 2050, 70% of the world’s population is expected to
live in cities. Is it therefore the end of coexistence
and this evocative relationship with the trees? The
answer could be no, if the development of our cities
will follow the fundamental ideas of urban ecology in
the coming decades.
Planning in a widespread and homogeneous way the
presence of trees and other green species in the city
design would allow to maintain the ecosystem functions
of the trees themselves. When we plant a tree, when we
defend it from dangers and avoid the wounds it can
suffer every day, we are not only doing good to nature,
but we safeguard a heritage that will give stronger and
healthier roots to our future.
20. TREEDOM: PLANTING TREES
AROUND THE WORLD
Treedom directly finances small
agro-forestry projects,
widespread in the area.
The philosophy is to create
sustainable ecosystems and
enable thousands of farmers to
meet the initial costs of
planting new trees, while
guaranteeing food sovereignty
and income opportunities.
21. Trees are the indicators of an
idyllic and bucolic conception of
the perfect life, inspiring poets of
all time, like Virgil:
“Titiro, tu riposando alla cupola
vasta di un faggio, / mediti un
canto silvestre sulla sampogna
leggera”.
