Monday, June 29, 2009

Forget the Flowers—Give a Tree Instead!

What did you give your lover for Valentine’s Day? your Father for Father's day? or your friends for any special occasion?Please don’t say 'a star', a tie, a book; Please. Just don’t.Instead of being entirely predictable next time a gift-giving opportunity arises, even in the grand gesture sort of way, why don’t you get eco-creative?Since the eco-extreme is often referred to (ever so kindly) as ‘tree-huggers,’ why not give your loved one a tree?
Show you care about the environment, show you care about leaving a green legacy for future generations and give a tree instead; remember trees constantly contributing precious oxygen to our planet
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Thursday, June 11, 2009

The Importance of Trees

Trees are the largest plants that inhabit the earth. They differ from other plants in several ways. First of all, trees have only one stem which is called the trunk. The trunk enables the tree to stand on its own and is at least 3-4 inches thick. Most plants grow for a short time and then expire. Trees, on the other hand, continue to grow throughout their life span. In fact, some species can live hundreds or even thousands of years like the old-growth Giant Sequoias in California. Height is another difference that sets trees and other plants apart. Trees grow at least 15-20 feet (4.6-6.1m) tall and some types may even grow over 200 feet (61m).
The seeming timelessness of trees has created a sense of wonder in generations of people. Year after year, they continue to grow and provide us with both necessities and awe-inspiring beauty. Much of the life on earth owes its existence to trees.
Preserve the planet by planting a tree today.
Dedicate a tree planted to a loved one and show you care.

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