1. Trees provide many benefits to both the environment and humans. They help maintain ecological balance by producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide, and their roots help with soil stability, water filtration, and preventing erosion. 2. Planting trees has economic benefits, as trees can be used to produce food, fuel, construction materials, fibers, and other products. They also improve the landscape and environment by providing shade, habitats for wildlife, and reducing pollution, flooding, and sedimentation. 3. Developing skills in planting and caring for trees, especially fruit trees, can be economically beneficial both for family income and community development through business opportunities and employment. There is also

1. TLE 6- AGRICULTURE
IMPORTANCE AND
BENEFITS DERIVED
FROM PLANTING AND
FRUIT TREES
BY: GRACILA M. DANDOY

2. UNLOCKING OF DIFFICULTY:
1. BENEFIT- Useful or profitable; advantage.
2. EROSION- That which slowly wears away.
3. HABITAT- A place where a plant or animal
naturally occurs; a home.
4. POLLUTION- To contaminate the environment with man-
made waste making it unclean.
5. ANTIOXIDANT- A substance that prevents oxidation.
6. ECOLOGICAL BALANCE- Maintaining a stable relation
between man and animals and the
surrounding.
7. LIVELIHOOD- Means of earning a living.

3. Better places for people to
live
Enhanced
environment
and biodiversity
A stronger contribution
to the economy
A secure future for
our woodland
resources

4. What role do trees play in
today’s global warming?
How do tress contribute to
a healthy and safe
environment?

5. TREES are erect plants with single woody stem capable of
reaching a height of 20-25 feet upon reaching maturity.
Trees, like animals , are part of our ecosystem. They help
maintain what we call an ecological balance. What is ecological
balance? One example is this: Trees give off oxygen and take in
carbon dioxide, while man gives off carbon dioxide and takes
oxygen. Here you see a give and take relationship between tree
and man. Nothing goes to waste.

6. Another example: waste of animals and plants
like carabao manure, chicken dung,
and dead leaves and twigs mix with the soil to
decompose and become compost or fertilizer.
This fertilizer sustains the plants and trees
with nutrients which they need to grow, to
bear fruits, and to provide food for man.
Ecological balance allows every living thing in
nature to survive for as long as we take care of
each other. What can you do to maintain
ecological balance.

7. IMPORTANCE OF PLANTING TREES AND
FRUITS TREES TO THE FAMILY AND
COMMUNITY
Trees are valuable to the family and the community for the
products and amenities that give such as:
1. Food like fruits, vegetables, nuts and sugar.
2. Wood used as fuel for cooking and heating.
3. Construction materials which include lumber, plywood, and
board.
4. Fiber for the production of pulp and paper.
5. Chemical products such as resin, rubber, and turpentine.

8. Benefits
Derived
from
Trees

9. There are benefits derived from trees to maintain a healthy
environment. Some of these benefits include the following:
1. They provide shade and an air of freshness around the house, along
the streets and surroundings. Trees are very much needed by people
in these times of climate change when the temperature is high and
the heat of the sun becomes intense. Without trees, there are no
shades to keep us cool.
2. They protect the soil from erosion. Have you seen big roots that
extend several meters from the trunk or go deeper into the soil?
These roots hold the soil, preventing it from eroding when rain or
floods come.
3. They help maintain high quality water supply. The roots of plants and
trees help strain the dirt and cleanses the water as it passes through
the roots
4. The root system promotes soil stability. This means that the soil held
by the roots remain there and does not erode.
5. They serve as valuable wildlife habitats. Wild animals live in places
with many trees like in the forest.

10. 6. They serve as windbreakers during typhoons and storms, thus reducing the
destruction of homes and agricultural crops . A Typhoon that is strong usually
moves at a fast speed. It continues to be that strong if there are no barriers
on the path where it moves. But when it passes barriers like mountains and
trees, t slows down and its speed is reduced. Small crops and plants as well as
houses are safe when a typhoon is weak.
7. They help reduce pollutions in congested urban areas. Remember that
trees take in
the carbon dioxide that is emitted by vehicles that belch smoke. The more
trees , the less carbon dioxide there is in the air.
8. They contribute to the beautiful landscapes in the city and the countryside.
Imagine a land with plenty of trees and grass and a scattering of flowers of
beautiful colors, sizes, and shapes. This is Greenery we all love to stay and live
in.
9. They improve the atmosphere of a place by giving a feeling of freshness
and coolness as they reduce temperature. Which would you choose: a big,
modern house in the middle of a barren land, or a cozy little home with a
garden full of flowers and trees.

12. 10. They prevent river and lake sedimentation. Have you
observed a riverbank that is lined endlessly with full grown
trees.? These trees help hold the water in the lake and river
and keep it there. This prevents the lake and river from drying
up.
11. They prevent floods. Floods occur when water from rain
rushes in causing soil erosion. However, if there are trees to
serve as barriers and roots to hold the water, flood will not
occur.
Source: Learning and Living in the 21st Century 6, p.100,102-103

13. IMPORTANCE OF DEVELOPING THE SKILLS IN PLANTING TREES AND
FRUIT-BEARING TREES
1. You can motivate others by teaching them to plant trees.
2. Plant as many fruit-bearing and other trees in your backyard and in vacant lots
to help the community in its beautification campaigns.
3. Fruits of fruit-bearing- trees are a good source of sugar, vitamins and minerals,
and other substances which have antioxidants and anti-cancer properties.
4. It can be a source of livelihood. By propagating trees, you can see them as
seedlings. This can be a start of a profitable business.
5. Raising trees for sale brings added income to the family.
6. It can give employment to others once the business prospers.
What are some trees and fruit-bearing trees that you can plant?:
Some of the common trees planted in both rural and urban areas are the
following:
1. Narra 8. Bamboo Tree 15. Mahogany
2. Yakal 9. Alibangbang
3. Apitong 10. Banaba
4. Acacia 11. Pine Tree
5. Palm Tree 12. Indian Tree
6. Ipil-ipil 13. Fire Tree
7. Rubber Tree 14. Molave

14. Some of the common fruit-bearing trees are the following:
1. Duhat 19. Mangosteen
2. Mango 20. Durian
3. Santol 21. Pili
4. Coconut 22. Cashew
5. Orange/ Dalantan 23. Star Apple
6. Pomelo 24. Guyabano
7. Atis 25. Balimbing
8. Langka
9. Chico
10.Banana
11. Avocado
12.LonGan
13. Cacao
14.Rambutan
15.LYchee Tree
16.Guava
17.Aratiles
18.Camachile

15. SOME SUCCESSFUL ORCHARD GROWERS IN
THE COMMUNITY
1.Gil .T. David – Mango Orchard
His mango orchard is one of the most prosperous
mango orchards in the barrio. Besides the good profit, it
has provided employment to many residents in the barrio.
2 Ben M. Santos- Jackfruit Orchard
Ben ‘s uncle owned a five hectare farm where jackfruit
trees are planted. The farm is well known among residents
of the town because their jackfruit is much sought after by
the vendor and owners of small industries making fruit
preserves.

16. MARKET DEMANDS FOR FRUITS
Planting fruit trees is a profitable business if one puts
his/her full attention, and has technical knowledge and skill in
planting coupled with hard work and determination. The
demand for fruits in the local and international market
continues to be high because more people realize the
importance of fruits in the diet. Nowadays, people across ages
are becoming more and more health conscious. They realize
the importance of good nutrition in promoting good health.
Fruits are high in vitamins and minerals as well as fiber. They
are part of the daily intake of most Filipino and people across
the world. That is why the demand for fruits in the market
remains high.
SOURCE: Learning and Living in the 21st Century 6, Textbook

17. What benefits does trees
provide to the environment?

18. Evaluation:
Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of your answer on the blank
before each number.
A B
______1. Tree a. Extracted from wood pulp of cane plant
______2. Wood b. Fiber harvested from wood pulp of trees
______3. Lumber c. Derived from a sap of some trees
______4. Rayon d. The product of refined rubber and resins
______5. Rubber e. An erect plant with a single woody stem
______6. Turpentine f. This is what man gives off
______7. Erosion g. Processed wood used to construct houses
for man and animals
______8. Sugar h. Major source of fiber for the production of
pulp and paper
______9. Carbon dioxide i. This is what trees give off
______10. Oxygen j. The root system holds the soil in order to
prevent this.

19. Homework
Surf in the internet and research on some successful
orchard growers in your community/ adjacent community,
in your hometown province, or any part of the country.
Gather as much information about the orchard grower
(as an entrepreneur); what he/she produces; where
his/her product are marketed and how they are marketed;
the demand for his/her products and forth. You may also
research on some tips for his/her successful orchard growing
project; You may also share these gathered information to
the class via slide presentation. At the end, compare all
successful orchard growers on the board and find some
similarities/ commonalities in their business that made them
successful.