Trees Help Us

Trees are all around us. You see them in parks, on streets, and in forests. They are tall and green. They have roots, trunks, and leaves. Trees are not just pretty plants. They are very important for our planet and for us.

First, trees give us clean air. Humans and animals need oxygen to live. Trees take in bad air, called carbon dioxide. Then, they make fresh oxygen for us to breathe. One big tree can give oxygen for up to four people every year. Forests are the lungs of the earth.

Second, trees give us shade. On a hot summer day, walking under a tree feels cool. Trees block the hot sun. They also protect us from strong wind and heavy rain. Their leaves and branches slow down raindrops. This stops water from washing away the soil.

Third, animals and birds call trees home. Squirrels live in holes in the trunk. Birds build nests in the branches. Insects eat the leaves and bark. Without trees, many animals would have no place to live and no food to eat.

Finally, trees give us many things we use every day. We get wood to build houses and make furniture. Paper comes from wood, too. Some trees give us delicious fruit like apples, oranges, and bananas.

Trees do so much hard work every day. They make our lives better and healthier. We must take care of them. Plant a tree today and help our planet.

What is your favorite kind of tree?