Trees Provide Food and Shelter
Trees are a natural habitat for many animals:
- Fungi and bacteria in dead tree parts help enrich the soil and make it easier for animals to burrow.
- Birds, squirrels, and even beavers live in or around trees.
- Trees offer food like fruits, leaves, flowers, and buds.
- Decaying wood creates cozy nesting spots for birds.
Boosting Biodiversity
When trees are planted, other plants grow too:
- This increases biodiversity—the variety of life in an area.
- Trees create shade and shelter that allow smaller plants to thrive.
- More plants mean more food and hiding spots for wildlife.
Trees Help Aquatic Life Too
It’s not just land animals that benefit. Trees also support water ecosystems:
- Roots stabilize stream banks and prevent erosion, helping keep waterways clean.
- Shade from trees helps cool down air and water temperatures.
- Fallen leaves and branches provide food and shelter for fish, turtles, otters, and more.
